Zoning

ZONING ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT FOR HAINES TOWNSHIP:

ZONING OFFICER OFFICE HOURS:

Office Location: 337 E. Aaron, Aaronsburg, PA 16820

To schedule appointments please call the Zoning Officer at 814-880-4698.

Zoning Documents:

ZONING QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q: Do I need a zoning permit for a portable shed? A: Yes, a permit is required for a shed 145sq/ft and above. No permit is required for sheds less than 145 sq/ft; however, they still need to meet the setback regulations of the zoning district.

Q: Do I need a zoning permit for a fence? A: Yes, except, Fencing that is temporary and/or internal to a property with an agriculture operation shall be exempt from this Ordinance and all permit requirements of the Township.

Q: Do I need a zoning permit for a swimming pool? A: Yes

Q: Do I need a zoning permit for a Home Occupation A: Yes

Q: Can I park my camper in the front yard of my house in the Village Districts? A: No. In the Village Mixed Use and Village Residential Zoning Districts, no boats, campers, recreational vehicles, trailers, and/or trucks with more than two (2) axles, except personal pickup trucks, shall be stored or parked within any front yard.

Q: Do I need a zoning permit to install siding on my house? A: No.

Q: Do I need a zoning permit to demolish an existing structure (House, Barn, Garage, Shed)? A: Yes.

Q: Do I need a zoning permit to replace the roof on my house? A: No

Q: I’m not sure if a permit is required who do I contact? A: Contact the Haines Township Office 814-349-8193, or the Zoning Officer-Chris Dobson – 814-880-4698

ZONING HEARING BOARD:

  • Robert Brennan, Chairman 814-349-8808
  • Karen Fultz, 814-349-4484
  • Mary Conklin, 845-406-1002
  • Alternate-Derek Hart, 814-404-8236

ZHB Hearing Application: ZHB APPLICATION

Zoning Hearing Boards are mandated by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. The major role of a Zoning Hearing Board is to provide a legal mechanism for considering appeals from property owners seeking variances from zoning requirements, Special Exception approvals, Interpretations of the regulations and, as a way to challenge the validity of land use determinations. Haines Township’s Zoning Hearing Board meets on an as-needed basis. Meetings will be scheduled within 60 days of receipt of a complete application. When meetings are scheduled they will be listed on the Township’s Calendar.  For questions regarding the Zoning Hearing Board, including fees associated with filing, please contact Zoning Officer Chris Dobson at 814-880-4698.  Applications for the Zoning Hearing Board can be found above.

Township Office Location: 337 E. Aaron Square, Aaronsburg, PA 16882 

Township Office Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am-3:30pm unless noted on our calendar page.

Township Office Phone Number: 814-349-8193