Martic Township
Zoning & Building Codes
The Zoning Ordinance amendment- Short-Term Rentals (09-05-2023
Southern Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan - Martic Township - adopted 2.6.2023
Zoning Districts - to determine a properties zoning district, please reference the Zoning Map or contact the Township office.
HC - Highway Commercial District
NC - Neighborhood Commercial District
RC - Rural Conservation District
RLD - Residential Low Density District
SR - Shoreline Recreational District
Pre-Application Agreement (MOU)
Applications:
Please note: Payment to the Township must be received with the application.
To find out what the fee amount is, please contact the office prior to dropping
off the applications.
Please note for the applicants who are submitting a Demolition application and are
expecting Storm Water credits, exact measurements of the structure(s) being
removed must be submitted on the application.
Storm Water notice!
As of August 4, 2015, all applicants requesting a permit, must submit a storm water application even if you are expecting a credit. If in doubt as to which application you need for your project, please contact the Zoning Officer at 717-844-3065. All water run-off must be contained and maintained on the property. Water is not allowed to run onto your neighbors property or the roadways!
SWM (<1000 sq. ft. accumulated impervious area) ***
SWM (1,001 - 2,500 sq. ft. accumulated impervious area) ***
SWM (2,501 - 5,000 sq. ft. accumulated impervious area) *** Escrow fund required
SWM (>5,000 sq. ft. accumulated impervious area) *** Fee Schedule specifically for SALDO & SWM Escrow fund required
*** You may ask 'what is impervious area'?
An impervious area is a surface that prevents or impedes the infiltration of water into the ground (water from reaching and soaking into the ground).
Impervious Surface Examples:
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Anything with a roof; new buildings, pole buildings, sheds, etc.
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Parking Lots
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Driveways (paved, stoned, gravel, etc)
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Roads
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Walkways/ walking paths
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Crushed gravel surface
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Patios/decks
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Anything paved
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Greenhouse/permanent structure (not a hoop structure which will be lowered and removed after the growing season)
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Barn
This list is not a complete list of impervious examples. In in doubt, please contact either the Zoning Officer or the Township Engineer to discuss your specific project.
Non-Impervious Surface Examples:
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Grass
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Meadow
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Woods/Forest
Homeowners Guide to Stormwater (What you need to know)
Other Applications:
Driveway Application (Township roads only)
UCC- Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals (Instructions and Application)
Short-Term Rentals (please contact the Zoning Officer at 717-844-3065)
only granted after Zoning Hearing Board approval
Information on a 2nd Dwelling unit
Zoning Officer: Dennis Shenk,
(meetings by appointment only)
Phone: 717-844-3065
Building Code Inspector:
Commonwealth Code Inspection Company
Phone: 717-278-0964
All applications, are submitted to the Township office for processing. If you have any land use or permitting questions, please feel free to contact the Zoning Officer at
(717) 844-3065
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Landlord/Tenant Issues
Martic Township does not have a Property Management Ordinance. The Township may not become involved with Tenant/Landlord disputes, as this is a civil matter between the two parties. Inspection requests, by Tenants, must be approved by the property owner/Landlord. You can read this informative document from the Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership (LHOP). It answers most questions and helps point you in the right direction. Another helpful resource is: Landlord & Tenant Guide.
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Please note:
Property line issues and/or neighbor disputes are a civil matter between the two property owners and the Township will not become involved. We recommend contacting an engineer to have a survey done of the property or an attorney to discuss your dispute.
Martic Township will investigate written complaints and we thank you for alerting the Township to a possible violation, however the Township will only follow up with the Complainant if more information is needed. We will not give an accounting of the outcome of the investigation.
Written complaints (either on the Citizens Complaint Form or via email) will be reviewed.
Please be specific with the information regarding your complaint. Include the address where the violation is occurring, the specific type of violation and where it is located on the property. If possible, photos are welcome! You must sign and date your complaint. ALL complaints, once accepted by the Township, will be kept confidential (unless needed for testimony).
After submitting your complaint, either the Township Zoning Officer or the Road Foreman, will validate it. If needed, a letter will be sent to the violating property owner giving timelines for compliance. If these timelines are not met, an Enforcement Notice will be prepared and sent to the owner.