Proposed ordinance updates

Proposed updates to the Nuisance Ordinance to consolidate various nuisance ordinances from the past including things like:
  • Updated language making prohibitions clearer
  • Removal of abandoned or junked vehicles within 30 days
  • Updated Noise Prohibitions
  • Updated use of Firearms, Spring or Air Operated Guns (Safety Zone, private property, projectile path across property of another)
  • Provides allowance for Code Enforcement Officer and Police Department to devise a customary practice as a mechanism of enforcement (Code Enforcement Officer or Police)
  • Removes the method of violation notification to property owners, allowing for electronic communication  
Adopts the most recent version of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code which can be found HERE.  The IPMC is a model ordinance which the Township needs to insert text in certain areas and can also change or remove language. 
​Proposed to update the (Year) 1982 Ordinance to better reflect today’s local enforcement needs.  This would include things like:
  • Update the curfew hours to 11:30pm-5:00am, as opposed to until 6:00am
  • Removes mandatory warning and allows a citation to be issued for a first offense.
  • Removes police protocol from the Ordinance (Taking the juvenile to the Station, filing a report within 24 hours, etc.).  This is covered by Police policy.
  • Simplified the language making prohibitions clearer




Repeals historical commission creation ordinance, disbanding the Historical Commission. 
Animal Control - All animal control issues are enforced by the South Londonderry Township Police Department pursuant to the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Title 18 and Local Township Ordinance #164.

Burning Ordinance - Governs opening burning within the Township. 

Curfew - It is unlawful for any person, 17 years of age or under, to be or remain in or about the streets within the Township at night during the period beginning at 11:30 pm and ending at 6:00 am with certain exceptions.

Nuisance Ordinance - The Township Nuisance Ordinance governs overgrown bush, grass, weeds, vegetation, inoperable vehicles, snow, and ice removal.

Onlot Sewage Enforcement - Onlot sewer enforcement is handled by the Lebanon County Planning Department. To file a sewage complaint you must complete their complaint form and submit it to the Planning Department's Office, 400 S. 8th Street, Lebanon. 

Ordinance 128 Onlot Sewage Maintenance

Property Maintenance Code- providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe etc.
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Solicitation Ordinance & Permit - Governs door to door sales and canvasing of the township. 

Sump Pump Ordinance - Sump pumps are prohibited from discharging into the sanitary sewer system. Please read refer to the ordinance for more information.

Township Park Rules & Regulations - Governs the township parks and recreation spaces.

Trash & Recycling - The Township has adopted Ordinances governing Municipal Waste and recycling within the township.  


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