South Londonderry Township
​Lebanon county, pa

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Welcome to the official website of South Londonderry Township. We are located at 27 W. Market Street, Palmyra,
in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania just minutes away from Hershey, PA.  South Londonderry Township was incorporated in 1894 and is comprised of Campbelltown, Colebrook, Lawn and portions of Mt. Gretna. The 2010 Census figure recorded the Township's population at 6,991.  We invite you to visit our friendly community and enjoy our small town atmosphere.
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South Londonderry Township Receives $90,000 Grant
DEP Announces 61 Watershed Restoration and Stormwater Management Projects Funded
by Landmark Penalty Against Sunoco
Grants resulted from landmark DEP penalty against Sunoco for Mariner East 2 pipeline
 
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has selected 61 projects to receive grants from the historic $12.6 million penalty assessed to Sunoco for violations related to the Mariner East 2 pipeline project. The selected projects improve water quality, restore watersheds, and improve stormwater management.
 
Grants were awarded for stormwater management, invasive species removal, forest restoration, farm runoff reduction, streambank restoration, and many other projects that ultimately improve water quality in Pennsylvania. Grantees include County Conservation Districts, municipalities, school districts, and non-profit organizations.

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Want to know what's happening on State Roads?  There's an app for that
511 PA
Click here to view road conditions, accidents, location of plow trucks, closed roads, view cameras and more on State Roads. 
Download an app for your phone!
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Questions or concerns regarding plowing? 
The Township is responsible for roads dedicated to the Township.  State roads are maintained by ​PennDot.  Some roads within developments are maintained by the HOA contractor for example The Village of Springbrook (the Township plows Brookwood Dr, the rest of the development is managed by the HOA and plowed by a contractor of their choice).  

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Road Work
PA American Water will be replacing some pipes along a portion of West Market St.  Traffic will be diverted to 1 lane and once the work is completed, the road will be repaved.  
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
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NOTICE – SOUTH LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP
ZONING HEARING BOARD
 
 
            Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of South Londonderry Township will hold a meeting at the Township Building, 27 West Market Street, Palmyra, Pennsylvania, at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday December 13, 2018 at which time public hearings will be held on the following matters:, 
  
  1.  Application of Jeff Witmer, with regard to property located at 1364 Lawn Road, Manheim, Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County.   The portion of property which is the subject of the Petition, is located in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County. The property is located in the Agricultural Zoning district.  The Applicant requests a variance from Zoning Ordinance No. 203§201.G, regarding the permitted front yard setback for an Agricultural Use.  The applicant proposes installation of a FIFTY (50) foot by SIXTY (60) foot Pole Barn on the property to encroach to within TWENTY FIVE (25) feet from the lot line.  The Board will hear any other requests for relief relative to the proposed Agricultural Use at this time.
  2. Application of Steven N. Oliver, with regard to property located at 296 Long Road, Palmyra, South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County.  The property is located in the Manufactured Home Park Zoning district. The applicant requests a Special Exception pursuant to section 203§604 Substitution or Replacement of Non-Conformities of Section 203§452 Manufactured Home Park.  The Applicant requests a variance from Zoning Ordinance No. 203§ 452, regarding the entire section of regulation to include but not limited to Setbacks, Number of Units, and a SIX(6) inch poured Concrete Pad.  The applicant proposes Replacement of existing homes.  The Board will hear any other requests for relief relative to the proposed Manufactured Home Park at this time.
  3.  Application of Matthew and Colleen Hovanec, with regard to property located at 220 Village Lane, Mt Gretna, Lebanon County.  The property is located in the Low Density Residential Zoning district.  The Applicant requests a Variance from Zoning Ordinance No. 203§210.H, regarding the permitted front yard setback for a Residential Accessory Structure, and rear yard setback for an Addition.  The applicant proposes installation of a TWENTY FOUR (24) foot by TWENTY EIGHT (28) foot Garage on the property to encroach on the front yard setback, the proposed Accessory Structure will be SEVENTY FIVE (75) feet from the street, also proposed a TWENTY (20) foot SIX (6) inch by THIRTY SIX (36) foot SIX (6) inch Addition, encroaching THREE (3) foot by SIX (6) inches into the rear setback.  The Board will hear any other requests for relief relative to the proposed Accessory Structure and Addition at this time.
 
All persons interested in the application for a Variance should be present 6:00 p.m. on Thursday December 13, 2018.
NOTICE – SOUTH LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP
ZONING HEARING BOARD
 
 
            Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of South Londonderry Township will hold a meeting at the Township Building, 27 West Market Street, Palmyra, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday December 13, 2018 at which time a public hearing will be held on the following matter:
 
 
  1.  Application of Jonathan Froelich, with regard to property located at 109 Hulls Point Lane, Hershey, South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County.  The property is located in the Agricultural Zoning district.  The Applicant requests a variance from Zoning Ordinance No. 203§201.G, regarding the permitted side yard setback for an Accessory Structure.  The applicant proposes installation of a TWENTY FOUR (24) foot by TWENTY FOUR (24) foot garage to replace an existing Car Port on the property, and will encroach the FIFTEEN (15) feet setback from the side lot line adjacent to the property.  The Board will hear any other requests for relief relative to the proposed Accessory Structure at this time.
  2. Application of Randy R and Gina A Herr with regard to property located at 220 Kreider Road, Palmyra, South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County.  The Applicant requests Special Exception from Zoning Ordinance No. 203§603 Pertaining to expansion or alteration of a nonconforming use.  In addition the Applicant requests Variance §703.N.1 and §703.N.2 asking to grant alternative time table to the build out time from FIVE (5) years to TEN 10 years, §704.C.2.A regarding specially authorized uses, S704.C.2.D regarding public facilities of sewer and water, §704.C.2.G specific criteria listed in Article 4 for existing use,  and §201.G variance from yard requirements to encroach on rear yard setback and impervious surface coverage increase of THREE (3) percent.  The Board will hear any other requests for relief relative to the Nonconforming use at this time.
 
All persons interested in this application for a variance/ special exception should be present
at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday  December 13, 2018.
 


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Basketball Hoops in Roadways: 
Portable basketball nets protruding into or on the roadway are prohibited.
Township ordinance prohibits the placing of these items in the public right-of-way.
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           NOTICE:
​                             CHANGE TO RECYCLING RULES
​Please take a moment to look over the new recycling rules for Lebanon County.  There is a major change in what plastics and cardboard will be accepted.  Magazines will NO LONGER be accepted.
​​If your recycle bin contains items that are not on this list, your bin will NOT be collected.  When in doubt, throw it out.
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FEMA - FLOODPLAIN UPDATES
FEMA has created an on-line map viewer to give the Township an opportunity to review the proposed changes to the Floodplain. 
Changes are scheduled to go into effect Mid-2019. 
Should you disagree with the proposed changes,
​please contact the Township office.  
If your property is being removed from or added to the floodplain,
you will receive a letter from the Township. 

CLICK HERE FOR LINK
Top right corner, type address to zoom into location
Top left corner, select Basemap to change view
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​​Learn How to Bicycle Legally and Safely
 
PennDOT publishes the Pennsylvania Bicycle Driver’s Manual and makes it available at this link   http://www.dot.state.pa.us/public/PubsForms/Publications/PUB%20380.pdf.
Parents will find this manual very helpful in teaching their children how to bicycle safely.  For example, many residents, of all ages,  make the mistake of bicycling on the wrong side of streets and roads.   This is dangerous and illegal.  ​
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Composting Yard Waste? 
Ames Composting
240 Hinkle Rd
Annville, PA 17003
Phone: 717 833-3000
Hours: Monday - Friday from 7:30 am-5 pm, Saturday 8 am-12 noon
Website: www.ameshomeservices.com
Accepts: leaves, tree trimmings, shrubbery, grass clippings, and branches for a minimal charge.
 
Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority (GLRA)
1610 Russell Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
Phone: 717 867-5790
Hours: Monday - Friday from 7 am - 4 pm, Saturday 8 am – 12 noon
Website: www.goglra.org
Accepts: leaves, tree trimmings, shrubbery, grass clippings, hazardous material, electronics (some fees may apply, see website for details)
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2018 BUDGET
Click here to view the 2018 Budget which was voted on December 12, 2018 and adopted.
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​​Meeting Schedules
 2018 Meeting Schedule

2019 Meeting Schedule 
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Credit Card Payments
​South Londonderry Township offers the convenience of accepting MasterCard, Visa,  American Express, Discover and EChecks for certain payments. The payment processing company charges a convenience fee of 2.65% or $3.00 minimum to cardholders who use this service or $1.50 per ECheck. Just click on the correct link below to make your payment today. IMPORTANT: When Payment Options appears, click on the "Switch to Pay with Check" link and then continue entering your information.

We accept credit card payments at our office, Mon-Fri 7:30-am-4pm
(due to credit card fraud issues, we're unable to take credit card payments over the phone) 
To make a payment on-line, select the correct link below:
Sewer Payment (for account #s starting with 1)
​Sewer Payment (for account #s starting with 2)
Payments for Other Services:​
Accident Reports
Building Permits
K-9 Donations
Parking Tickets
​Sewer Permits
Solicitation Permits
​Zoning Permits