Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Borough of Langhorne Manor, Pennsylvania
Borough of Langhorne Manor is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Borough of Langhorne Manor adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits Borough of Langhorne Manor’s rules apply, not the county’s. 3 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on November 12, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Bucks County page.
Answers from the rulebook for Borough of Langhorne Manor
Borough of Langhorne Manor’s own rules
Local zoningPresent
Land inside Langhorne Manor borough, Bucks County PA
Zoning Code adopted 1993, amended several times (1994, 2016, 2022 amendments listed)
Borough site lists a zoning map and a Zoning Hearing Board
“the 1993 zoning code is available in its entirety. the 1993 zoning code has also been amended several times since its adoption in 1993.”
Zoning districtsPartial
Zoning districts in Langhorne Manor borough
Borough publishes the 1993 code and zoning map, but district names and standards were not opened
“the current langhorne manor zoning map may be viewed by clicking here.”
Page lists a guide to permitting process, permit applications and a use and occupancy application, but their contents were not opened
“fill it out and email it to the borough secretary at borough-secretary@langhornemanor.org.”
Still unanswered
We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Borough of Langhorne Manor or Bucks County directly.
Building permit — Building permits in Langhorne Manor borough
Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder in Langhorne Manor borough
Building code adopted — Building code in Langhorne Manor borough
Inspections — Building inspections in Langhorne Manor borough
Certificate of occupancy — Use and occupancy in Langhorne Manor borough
21 more unanswered
Minimum dwelling size
Minimum lot size
Lot coverage
Building height
Living in an RV
Camping on your land
Tiny homes
Manufactured homes
Accessory dwellings
Who permits septic
Septic permit
Septic inspection
Off-grid sanitation
Well permit
Mandatory utility hookup
Agricultural exemption
Subdividing land
Driveway access
Building in a floodplain
Short-term rentals
Permit fees
Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.
Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Borough of Langhorne Manor publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Bucks County’s page lists the county offices to call.
Off-grid gear
Going off-grid in Borough of Langhorne Manor means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:
