Boards
As a first-class township, York Township is governed by a Board of Commissioners. Each commissioner is elected for a four-year term from one of the five wards in the township. The Board is responsible for adopting budgets, setting taxes and fees, establishing township operational policies, enacting ordinances, approving subdivisions and land development plans, entering into contracts and agreements and appointing members to the various boards and commissions.
The Planning Commission oversees the growth and development of the community and ensures that the infrastructure is prepared for any growth and development that may occur. The members prepare, recommend and administer subdivision and land development regulations and such other ordinances and regulations governing the development of land. They hold public meetings on proposed land developments and subdivision of property. The Planning Commission also recommends amendment changes to the ordinances and zoning map.
The Recreation Board is a group of five persons who are responsible for the operation of the various recreation programs that are offered by the Township. In addition to this responsibility, the members also oversee the acquisition, development, and maintenance of the park areas that are owned by the Township. These persons are elected to 5-year terms and come from all over York Township.
The Water and Sewer Authority is responsible for the development of the Township's sewer system. It is in charge of identifying those areas of the Township which need to be serviced by either the Springettsbury or York City sewage disposal plants. It owns the sewer system which it then leases to the Township for maintenance.
The Zoning Hearing Board's purpose is to help assure fair and equitable application and administration of the zoning ordinance by hearing appeals on the Zoning Officer's determinations and by granting relief from the literal enforcement of the ordinance in certain hardship situations. It is a quasi-judicial body; that is, its powers are to some extent judicial in nature. The board schedules hearings on applications and appeals that come before it, takes evidence, and issues written decisions with findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Hours of Operation
York Township Offices are regularly open:
Administration
190 Oak Road
Dallastown, PA 17313
Tel: 717-741-3861
Fax: 717-741-5009
Mon – Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Public Works Department
190 Oak Road
Dallastown, PA 17313
Tel: 717-741-3861
Fax: 717-741-1394
Mon – Fri 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tax / Treasurer Office
192 Oak Road
Dallastown, PA 17313
Tel: 717-741-0056
Fax: 717-741-5009
Mon – Thurs 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact Township Manager
Phone: (717) 741-3861 x133
Email: Online Form
