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East Earl Township, Lancaster County Pennsylvania, ..... where Heritage is Growing

  • East Earl Township
  • East Earl Township
  • East Earl Township
  • East Earl Township
  • East Earl Township
  • East Earl Township
  • East Earl Township

Zoning and Building permits

East Earl Township has both a Zoning Ordinance and Building Code. A permit is required before beginning construction of new dwellings and for additions, alterations, porches, decks, swimming pools, sheds, signs, fences and agricultural buildings.

A permit is not needed for maintenance and/or repairs. More examples.

A permit application must be completed and submitted to the Township's Zoning Officer. Application forms are available online or at the Township office. The Zoning Officer will determine whether a zoning or building permit (or both) is necessary.

A Third Party Inspector (choice of three) conducts any required inspections.

East Earl Zoning Map

The PDF made available here is the current zoning map for regions managed by East Earl Township. Please note, Terre Hill Borough manages the zoning regions within its jurisdiction.

Zoning Map for East Earl Township 2014 (PDF)

Office Hours and contact:

The zoning office is located in the township municipal office building at 4610 Division Hwy East Earl. Zoning Office hours are the same as Township office hours:

  • 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday

*Changes to these hours are posted at the Township municipal building.
Office Phone: 717-354-5593 Extension 26 for Zoning Officer

Zoning Applications and Ordinances