Trash and Garbage Collection:
The Township contract with a trash hauler for the removal of residential trash and garbage in the community. Collections are made every Wednesday morning. Refuse shall be placed in durable containers to prevent the attraction of rodents and insects. Containers shall be placed near the curb or street. Containers shall weigh no more than fifty (50) pounds each. No building materials, car parts or "green waste" shall be placed for collection. Any concerns about refuse collection should be directed to the Town Hall Office. Bulky Rubbish collection is provided in June by an outside contractor for large items such as furniture and most appliances. At this time the following are NOT collected: tires, batteries, paint and appliances using freon, such as freezers, refrigerators, and air conditioners.
Recycling:
The Township has a voluntary curbside-recycling program, which accepts newspaper and junk mail; glass bottles and jars; plastic soda bottles; and other plastic mixed loosely in the recycling container, which should be placed at the curb for collection each Wednesday morning. Additional or replacement containers are available at the Town Hall.
Leaves:
Leaves will be collected, when placed in the gutter along the curb, on the dates announced by the Township. Burning or leaves in the Township is prohibited.
Snow Removal:
Sidewalks: Township residence are required to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice (a 30'' path) within twenty-four (24) hours after snowfall has ceased or ice has formed.
Streets: It is prohibited for any person to shove, push or plow snow from the sidewalk, driveway or any other area into the cartway of the street.
Building Permits:
Building permits are required by the Township for, but not limited to, the following: new construction, additions and structural alterations, inground and aboveground pools and storage sheds, regardless of size and locations. Apply for permits from the Zoning Officer, Lebanon County Planning Department, 400 S.8th Street, Lebanon, telephone 274-2801. Plumbing permits are also required. They may be obtained from the Plumbing Inspector by telephoning 867-2728.
Subdivision & Land Development:
The Township has an ordinance regulating the subdivision of land, adjustment of lot lines and development of lots for residential or non-residential uses. Plans are subject to review by Lebanon County Planning Department and Annville Township Planning Commission and approval of the Board of Commissioners.
Signs:
Types and sizes of signs are regulated by the Township Zoning Ordinances. Location, size and duration of all signs, including temporary, must be approved by the Zoning Officer.
Control Your Dog:
It is State Law that dog owners may not permit their pets to roam at-large---that is, unrestrained upon the property of others and the public streets and sidewalks. Dogs must be on a leash or under direct control of a person of responsible age if they are off the owner's property. Be kind to your pet AND to your neighbors---don't allow your dog to wander your neighborhood unrestrained. Also, all dogs over the age of 6 months are required to be licensed. Dog licenses can be obtained from the Lebanon County Treasurer's Office or their designated agent. Call 274-2801 for further information.
Soliciting:
Solicitors and peddlers are required to obtain a permit before contacting any home or citizen in the Township. If a person comes to your door for solicitations, ask to see his or her permit.
Burning:
Open fires and Bonfires are prohibited in the Township.
Trees and Shrubs:
No person owning or occupying any property within the township shall permit limbs, shrubbery, bushes, or any other type of plant growth to be less than fourteen (14) feet in height over any highway, street, alley, or cartway, or to be less than eight (8) feet in height over any sidewalk or footway or otherwise obstruct, impede or interfere with traffic or travel or use of such highways, streets, alleys, cartways, sidewalks, or footways. Property owners need to control weeds on their premises. If weeds exceed 12 inches in height, the owners are subject to penalties as outlined in the Township Ordinance.