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Planning & Zoning
Findlay Township is a zoned community by virtue of its adopted 1991 Zoning Ordinance and amendments. Prior to occupancy and/or construction of any structure, a zoning application must be completed to determine if the proposed use is permitted within the referenced district. Findlay Township has 10 zoning districts ranging from Agriculture (AG) to Mixed Use (MXU) to Heavy Industrial (HI). Residential zoning is mostly within the village (VLD) district, Low Density (LDR) or Medium Density (MDR) districts. Read the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances section of Codes and Plans for more information.
Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance
The Township's adopted Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance outlines the procedures and design standards for all site development improvements. Standards for roads, utilities, stormwater, grading, off-street parking, and landscaping are just a few of the design standards covered within this ordinance.
Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance
The Township's adopted Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance outlines the procedures and design standards for all site development improvements. Standards for roads, utilities, stormwater, grading, off-street parking, and landscaping are just a few of the design standards covered within this ordinance.
Procedures for subdivisions are also noted along with plat
requirements. Subdivisions are classified as simple (2 or less lots),
minor (3 to 9 lots), or major (10 and above). Every residential dwelling
must be located on its own lot. The construction of a 2nd dwelling or
commercial building is illegal. Read the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances section of Codes and Plans.
Other Documents
Other documents used to guide land use and development are the Open Space and Recreation Plan, Public Improvements Code, and Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. Together, these volumes guide growth throughout Findlay Township.
Zoning Permits
Zoning Permits
Zoning permits are required for all new structures including garages, decks, porches, sheds, above ground and in-ground swimming pools, signs, and fences. There is no zoning permit fee for residential sheds up to 120 square feet, residential decks up to 120 square feet, above ground swimming pools, and fences. Permit applications and the fee schedule for all other permits are available at the Township offices, can be mailed upon request, or in some cases, are available online. If you are planning a project and have questions, please call the Township office at 724-695-0500 for assistance.
Other Documents
Other documents used to guide land use and development are the Open Space and Recreation Plan, Public Improvements Code, and Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. Together, these volumes guide growth throughout Findlay Township.
Zoning Permits
Zoning Permits
Zoning permits are required for all new structures including garages, decks, porches, sheds, above ground and in-ground swimming pools, signs, and fences. There is no zoning permit fee for residential sheds up to 120 square feet, residential decks up to 120 square feet, above ground swimming pools, and fences. Permit applications and the fee schedule for all other permits are available at the Township offices, can be mailed upon request, or in some cases, are available online. If you are planning a project and have questions, please call the Township office at 724-695-0500 for assistance.