Does Lower Salford Township require a Use and Occupancy inspection for resale homes?
A. No. A Use and Occupancy (U&O) permit is not required on the resale of an existing, residential home. However, U&O permits are required for all non-residential uses upon resale or a change of tenancy.
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Where is the Township Building located?
A. We are located at 379 Main Street (Route 63/Sumneytown Pike) Harleysville, PA 19438. Our entrance is just past the Wawa and Rann Pharmacy if you are headed northwest on Sumneytown Pike/Main Street.
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What are the business hours at the Township Office?
a. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
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Do I need a permit to burn in the Township?
A. YES. Permits can be picked up at the Township Office. Cost is $2.00. Burning is limited to the first weekend of every month. There are other restrictions that will be detailed within the permit. Please make sure you call the number on your burn permit (215) 256-6300 before burning. This is an important safety step that takes only a minute before you begin burning. Thank you!
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How do I find out if I need a permit?
A. Call the Township Office at: 215-256-8087. We will be more than happy to give you information on permits and their subsequent cost. Information is also available on the "Building & Zoning" page of our website.
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Where do I find out more information about the Limerick Generating Station?
A. Refer to the "Contacts & Links" page where you will find a link to the complete informational brochure.
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Who are the Township Supervisors?
A. Douglas A. Gifford-Chairman, Jeffrey R. Parkhouse-Vice Chairman, Richard C. Delp, Philip P. Heilman and Douglas M. Johnson. For more information, please connect to the "Supervisors & Boards" link at the top of this page.
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Can anyone attend a Township Meeting?
A. Yes, there is an opportunity for residents to ask questions or offer comments at every Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors. For a list of meeting dates and times, please refer to the "Calendar" link at the top of this page.
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Where do I vote?
A. Lower Salford Township is divided into 6 voting districts. To find out which district you are in and your voting location, please refer to the "Voting Districts" link at the top of this page. If you still need assistance, please give us a call at 215-256-8087. For more specific information on voting, please contact Voter Services at 610-278-3280. You can also find information on voting by linking to the Montgomery County website at: www.montcopa.org
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How do I register to vote?
A. Forms are available at the Township Office. Once completed, the form needs to be mailed to the Montgomery County Board of Elections for processing. Further questions can be directed to their office at: 610-278-3280
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Who do I contact for answers to specific questions?
A. Please click on the list of contacts. If you are still unsure, please call the Township Office at 215-256-8087
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Where is the Police Department located?
A. Lower Salford Police Department is located within the same building as the Township Offices. For more information on the Police Department, please refer to the "Police Department" link at the top of this page.
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Where is the Public Works Department located?
A. The Public Works Department is located at 312 Alumni Avenue within the same building as the Senior Center. For more information on the Public Works Department, please refer to the "Public Works" link at the top of this page.
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How long will it take for the Public Works Department to plow my road after a snowstorm?
During a storm, high priority is given to major roads in the Township to make it safer for emergency vehicles and school buses. After that is accomplished, snow removal crews plow the other residential roads. Cul-de-sacs are the last areas to be cleared due to low traffic volume. It takes approximately 9 hours for all the roads to be plowed during a normal 3” to 6” snowstorm. Help out the Fire Department by digging out the snow by the fire hydrant near your home. A few extra minutes then, can save valuable time in the case of a fire.
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How long do I have to shovel my sidewalk after a snowstorm?
Remove snow and ice from your sidewalks within 10 hours after a snowfall. If the snow occurs after 6 p.m., you have until 11 a.m. the next morning to salt and shovel.
Please keep in mind that the Township Trail System is maintained for recreational purposes only and is not maintained as a sidewalk.
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How do I schedule a picnic at a township park?
The pavilions at the Heckler Farmstead, Charles L. Reed Memorial Park and Alvin C. Alderfer Park can be reserved for family picnics by calling the township office at 215-256-8087, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Who do I contact for trash pick-up?
Trash and recycling pick up is through private haulers. Look under Rubbish and Garbage Removal in the phone book for a full list. Recycling bins are available for new residents at the township office. For More information on recycling, please refer to the "Recycling" link at the top of this page.
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Where do I get a recycling bin?
Recycling bins are available for new residents at the township office.
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Where can I get emergency information about the Limerick Generating Station?
Emergency information is included in the blue pages of the phone book and pamphlets are also available at the Township Office. The phone number for the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Preparedness is 610-631-6530. The test siren sounds the first Monday of the month at 2 p.m. for two minutes. Click here for the latest brochure on emergency preparedness.
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Do I need a permit to put in a patio with concrete or brick pavers?
Yes, it requires a Zoning Permit ($75) to determine impervious coverage restrictions for the zoning district you are located in.
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Do I need a permit to expand or put in a new driveway?
Yes, it requires a Driveway Permit ($50) to determine impervious coverage restrictions for the zoning district you are located in.
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How early in the day and how late at night can construction vehicles work?
Construction vehicles can operate in the township between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
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During what hours can municipal waste collectors operate?
Trash and recycling must be picked up between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Where can I take my Christmas tree to be recycled?
Trees can be dropped off during daylight hours at Reiff Park at the parking lot off Upper Mainland Road through the month of February. Please make sure that all ornamentations (including garland and/or tinsel) are removed from the tree. The trees are then chipped and used for mulch throughout the Township Parks. If you have any questions, please call the Township Office at: 215-256-8087.
Does the Township clear the snow from the Trail System?
No. The Township Trail System is maintained for recreational purposes only. Therefore, the Township Public Works Department does not remove the snow.
