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Zoning & Building
The Zoning Officer shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors and shall meet qualifications established by the municipality and shall be able to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the municipality, a working knowledge of municipal zoning regulations. The Board of Supervisors may designate other Township staff persons to serve as Assistant Zoning Officer(s) who shall also meet the qualifications established by the municipality and shall be able to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the municipality, a working knowledge of municipal zoning.
In accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code the governing body may enact, amend and repeal zoning ordinances to implement comprehensive plans and to accomplish any of the purposes thereof.
Middle Smithfield Township Zoning Ordinance
Middle Smithfield Township is divided into districts as shown on the Zoning Map (PDF). The current map was approved March 15, 2018.
Zoning Hearing Board
In accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and Division 83 of the Middle Smithfield Township Zoning Ordinance the Township Board of Supervisors has created a Zoning Hearing Board consisting of five members, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. For more information, visit our Zoning Hearing Board page.
Important Documents
Permit Applications
- Banner Application (PDF)
- Banner Resolution and Indemnity Agreement (PDF)
- Building Permit Application (PDF)
- Change of Use to Short Term Rental (PDF)
- Commercial Resale and Occupancy Application (PDF)
- Commercial Sign Application (PDF)
- Driveway Permit Application (PDF)
- Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
- Fence Permit Application (PDF)
- Fence Permit Guidelines (PDF)
- Fireworks Display Application (PDF)
- Peddlers/Transient Merchant License Application (PDF)
- Plan Application and Retainer Fee Calculation Form (PDF)
- Political Sign Application (PDF)
- Reinspection Request (PDF)
- Residential Rental Application (Change of Tenant) (PDF)
- Residential Resale Application (PDF)
- Short Term Rental Application (PDF)
- Special Event Permit Application (PDF)
- Special Event Sign Application (PDF)
- Yard Sale Application 2023 (PDF)
- Zoning Permit Application (PDF)
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Shawn McGlynn
Zoning OfficerPhone: 570-223-8920 x128
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Lori McCrory
Assistant Zoning OfficerPhone: 570-223-8920, ext. 128
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Mayra Colon
Zoning AdministratorPhone: 570-223-8920, ext. 126
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Vicki Smith
Zoning ClerkPhone: 570-223-8920, ext. 105