Notice is hereby given that on Monday, September 27, 2021, the Manheim Township Board of Commissioners during its regularly scheduled public meeting formally introduced Ordinance No. 2021-16 and authorized proceeding with advertising the Ordinance for adoption at its November 8, 2021 meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Morgan Program Center, Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Ordinance 2021-16 revises and consolidates the Property Maintenance and Rental Housing ordinances into a single code. It is intended to ensure the public’s health, safety and welfare as it relates to the occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises. A table of contents for the Ordinance is set forth below:
- Chapter 1 Scope and Administration
- Chapter 2 Definitions
- Chapter 3 General Requirements
- Chapter 4 Light, Ventilation and Occupancy Limitations Chapter
- 5 Plumbing Facilities and Fixture Requirements
- Chapter 6 Mechanical and Electrical Requirements
- Chapter 7 Fire Safety Requirements
- Chapter 8 Rental Housing Program
Copies of Ordinance No. 2021-16 together with any related exhibits are available for public inspection and may be examined by any citizen in the office of the Township Secretary 1840 Municipal Drive, Lancaster, Pennsylvania on regular business days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in-person with masks required and appropriate social distancing enforced at the Morgan Program Center, Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA. In addition, the public may participate virtually. Instructions for participating virtually in Commissioners’ meetings are posted on the Township’s website calendar. The public may contact the Township during regular business hours with any questions.
Gibbel Kraybill & Hess LLC
Solicitors for the Township of Manheim