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2024-04 – 325 S Belmont St. – BHI Properties, LLC – has filed a Special Exception to Section 310-8(C)14 for an Office Flex Space. The property is located at 325 S Belmont St., York, PA and is zoned A-O (apartment-office).
Subdivision and Land Development Application Submission Guidelines – the policy was adopted by resolution February 2023. The application submission policy provides guidance on various ordinances & regulations which govern the preparation and submission and resubmissions of subdivision and/or land development plans.
Stormwater / MS4
What is an MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System)?
Spring Garden Township is required to develop, implement, and enforce their Stormwater Management Ordinance (SWM) to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and PA Clean Streams Law. The MS4 permit makes up the SWM.
The SWM and MS4 permit consist of six Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) to be met by Lower Providence Township.
Minimum Control Measures (MCMs)
- Public Education & Outreach
- Public Participation and Involvement
- Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
- Construction Site Runoff Control Measures
- Post-construction Runoff Control Measures
- Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
Each MCM also has Best Management Practices (BMPs) associated with each which outline the practices the Township must incorporate in order to satisfy each MCM.
Illicit Discharge
What is an Illicit Discharge?
An illicit discharge is any discharge to an MS4 that is not composed entirely of stormwater or uncontaminated groundwater. The only things entering an MS4 should be uncontaminated groundwater or stormwater that is free of pollutants, debris, oils, residues, etc.
Why are Illicit Discharges a Problem?
Identifying an Illicit Discharge
How Can You Help?
If you do notice any potential pollutants entering the stormwater sewer system, please contact the Township during normal business hours. Outside of regular business hours, call the police non-emergency line, 717-843-0851.
Permits
- Stormwater Management Application – Include a site diagram showing the square footage of all existing and proposed impervious surfaces.
Documents
- Stormwater Management Ordinance
- Stormwater Homeowner’s Guide
- Homeowners Guide to Stormwater BMP Maintenance
- Stormwater Small Projects Guide
- Stormwater Operations and Maintenance/Right of Way Agreement
- Procedures for Recording Plans and Documents
- Guide to Developing an Erosion & Sediment Pollution Control Plan
- Soil Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Measures
- YCPC RECAP Oct Issue 4
- 1st Annual Great Plastic Purge of the Lower Susquehanna
Rental Registration
Refuse / Recycling
For all refuse billing questions please contact Penn Waste Inc.
717-767-4456 or visit the website at www.pennwaste.com.
Spring Garden Township is hereby posting on its website certain legislative or administrative items that may be considered by the Spring Garden Township Board of Commissioners at a future public meeting. The Township does not have the legal obligation to post such items on its website but is doing so as a courtesy to its residents and businesses. The failure of the Township to post such items in the future shall not be deemed a failure to adequately or timely notify residents of the consideration of such matters nor should it create a basis to challenge the consideration of any item by the Board of Commissioners. Absent certain exceptions, you should review meeting agendas to determine items that may be considered by the Board of Commissioners.
Comprehensive Plan Information & Meeting Schedule
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee:
Michael Thomas – Ward 1
Alex Bishop – Ward 2
Brian Ports – Ward 3
John Luciani – Ward 4
Jason Langheine – Ward 5
Mark Sindicich – Community Stakeholder
Kristen Beecher – Community Stakeholder
Amy Mitten – SGT Planning Commission
Use the QR code below to view the Story Map for the Spring Garden and York Township Comprehensive Plan Kickoff meeting held 5/20/24.
Police Merger Consideration
Following the retirement notice of Police Chief Swartz, the township began the process of reviewing the financial sustainability of the organization, considered the cost of joining a regional department, and explored what challenges may arise from regionalization.