NOTICE- Change to Residential Trash Pickup -NOTICE

Straban Twp. has awarded a contract with IESI for Residential Trash Pickup effective January 1, 2010.

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Zoning Hearing – February 25, 2010

VIDA CHARTER SCHOOL – in regards to property located at 248 Hunterstown Road, Gettysburg in the Residential – Low Density District. The proposed use of the property is for a Public Charter School. Applicant is seeking a Special Exception as provided under the provisions of Sections 140-8B and 140-18A of the Zoning Ordinance.

NOTICE – Septic Pumping/Inspection Requirement

All Township Landowners are required to have their onsite septic systems pumped and inspected every three years.  Please see attached letters for District 1 and District 2 for more detail,  including a map of the 3 pumping districts and list of registered pumper/haulers.  If you have further questions contact the Township office.

District 1 Letter and Instructions – Click here

District 2 Letter and Instructions – Click here

NOTICE – Office Hour Change – NOTICE

The Straban Township office will not be open on Fridays.  Normal office hours will continue Monday – Thursday from 8 am to 3 pm

Zoning Hearing – February 10, 2010

VIDA CHARTER SCHOOL – in regards to property located at 248 Hunterstown Road, Gettysburg in the Residential – Low Density District. The proposed use of the property is for a Public Charter School. Applicant is seeking a Special Exception as provided under the provisions of Sections 140-8B and 140-18A of the Zoning Ordinance.

Zoning Hearing – Decisional – January 20, 2010

HEYWOOD BECKER, TRUSTEE (Decisional Meeting) – in regards to property located at 2440 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg in the Mixed Use Neighborhood District. The proposed use of the property is for a Motel. Applicant is appealing the decision of the Zoning Officer.

From your Board of Supervisors

We encourage everyone to get involved in their community and local government. Consider becoming a member of one of our township boards. You are welcome to attend any township meeting. Not only is your participation encouraged, but it is vital to the continued success of Straban Township.

—Troy Martin, Sharon Hamm, and Mike Spangler

Zoning Hearing – December 8, 2009

HEYWOOD BECKER, TRUSTEE (Continuance Hearing) – in regards to property located at 2440 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg in the Mixed Use Neighborhood District. The proposed use of the property is for a Motel. Applicant is appealing the decision of the Zoning Officer.

Zoning Hearing – December 9, 2009

GETTYSBURG LAND HOLDINGS – in regards to property located at 55 Expedition Trail, Gettysburg in the Economic Development District. The proposed use of the property is for an Automobile Dealership. The Applicant is seeking a Variance pursuant to Section 140-53 (140 Attachment 2:1, Table 801) of the Zoning Ordinance.

Notice – Leaf Pickup Schedule

This schedule is for the Straban Twp. residents of Twin Oaks and Hazelbrook Hills.  Leaf pickup will occur on the following Mondays – October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and December 7.  All leaves are to be put in plastic bags and placed by the street curb.  Any other resident of Straban Township wishing to have their leaves picked up must contact the office at 334-4833.