Code Enforcement Board
The Dover Township Building/Plumbing Board is a five (5) member Board advisory to the Board of Supervisors. Membership is a staggered five (5)year term. The authorization for this body is the BOCA Basic Building and BOCA Basic Plumbing Code adopted by the Township.
The Dover Township Industrial/Commercial Development Committee promotes industrial and commercial activities that will expand the Greater Dover Area tax base.
    Industrial/Commercial Development Committee
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Test and License all Plumbers operating in the Township
Review and occasionally recommend amendments to the Code(s)
Meetings:
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Held Quarterly on the first (1st) Thursday of the month at 7:00pm as called
by the Chairman of the Board
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Held at the Municipal Building
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Meetings:
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Held on the fourth (4th) Thursday of the month at 7:00pm
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Held at the Municipal Building
2010 Members:
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Marlin L. Hovis, Chairperson
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Terry A. Myers, Vice Chair
Michael Boritz, Member
Brian Chamberlain, Member
James M. Schlosser, Sr., Alternate
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William H. Barkby
Gayle Heagy
Carol Shull
Kenneth R. Snyder, Jr.
2010 Members:
    Planning Commission
The Dover Township Planning Commission is a five (5) member Commission with one (1) alternate member. The term of office is a five (5) year staggered term. This Commission is an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors. The authority is granted by the Municipal Planing Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The local ordinance of control is the Subdivision and Land Development Plan of Dover Township and the Dover Township Comprehensive Plan. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
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Review of all plans, plots, or plans submitted for consideration of land,
parcel, plot or tract changes.
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Submit recommendation for change and/or inclusion of ideas and ideals of
design substantiated by ordinance, engineering criteria and/or planning
concept.
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Act-on by official parliamentary rules each application submitted.
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Review all revisions to Zoning, including applications and Planning affected
by the Township
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Review and occasionally recommend amendments to the Code(s)
Meetings:
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Held Quarterly on the first (1st) Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm as
called by the Chairman of the Board
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Held at the Municipal Building
Duties and Responsibilities:
2010 Members:
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W. Michael Hoffman, Chairperson
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Monica Love, Vice Chair
William J. Hansman, Secretary
Amy Brinton, Member
Anthony M. Pinto, Member
Eric Harlacher, Alternate
Carol Kauffman, Alternate
 
 
 
Code Enforcement   Industrial/Commercial   Planning   Sewer   Zoning
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    Sewer Authority
The Dover Township Sewer Authority is the owner and financier of the Wastewater Treatment Facility, a regional facility, for Dover Township. The body is a five (5) member, staggered term Authority authorized by the Authorities Act of 1945 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is a Non-Operating Authority due to a "Lease Back Agreement" of operation to the Township. Sewer Authority Meeting Minutes

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Provides and owns sewer system and leases same to Dover Township for
operation and management
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Coordinates with Dover Township on the appropriate treatment scenarios
and engineering protocols for best long-term utilization of the total system
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Finance all upgrades and expansions of the Treatment Plant and the
collection system.
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General oversight of the Operation and Maintenance of the plant and
collection system.
Meetings:
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Held on the fourth (4th) Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm
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Held at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Duties and Responsibilities:
2010 Members:
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Dean Smith, Chairman
John Miller, Vice Chairman
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Kevin Hake, Secretary
John Matthews, Treasurer
Mike Husson, member
James Holtzer, Attorney
 
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    Zoning Board
The Dover Township Zoning Board is a five (5) member Board. This body is a Quasi Judicial Body whose authority is granted by the Municipal Planning Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. There is one (1) alternate member. The term is a five (5) year staggered term. Local authority and guide line of operational decision is established by the Dover Township Zoning Ordinance and the Dover Township Comprehensive Plan.
Zoning Hearing Board Meeting Minutes
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To accept, review, hear testimony, and act on all applications received for
Zoning matters
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Held on the third (3rd) Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm
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Held at the Municipal Building
Duties and Responsibilities:
2010 Members:
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Steven R. Barkdoll, Chairperson
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Donald A. Bubb, Member
Jeffrey Edmonds, Member
Phillip R. Brown, Member
Jane K. Ginter, Member
Patrick O'Connor, Alternate
Neil Hoffstot, Alternate
 
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