Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Woodward Township, Pennsylvania
Woodward Township is a township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. Woodward Township adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits Woodward Township’s rules apply, not the county’s. 3 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on October 31, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Clinton County page.
Answers from the rulebook for Woodward Township
Woodward Township’s own rules
Local zoningPresent (with conditions)
Land inside Woodward Township's limits (Clinton County, PA), governed by the township's own zoning ordinance rather than county zoning
The township home page lists a zoning ordinance that the township amends, and its zoning page links a 'view zoning ordinance' document; the ordinance text itself could not be read in this research run, so district standards are not confirmed here.
A 2011 Woodward Township zoning ordinance is hosted on clintoncountypa.gov, but that PDF could not be text-extracted and is not cited as evidence; its currency is unverified.
“ordinance amending the zoning ordinance of woodward township to update the lot, yard and open spaces requirements for rural center, residential low, medium and high density sections 403, 404, 405 & 406”
Zoning districtsPartial
Districts inside Woodward Township's limits under the township zoning ordinance
Only the district names visible on the township home page are confirmed: Rural Center (section 403), Residential Low Density (section 404), Residential Medium Density (section 405), and Residential High Density (section 406). The district map and full district list were not read.
“ordinance amending the zoning ordinance of woodward township to update the lot, yard and open spaces requirements for rural center, residential low, medium and high density sections 403, 404, 405 & 406”
Permit processPartial
Zoning applications for land inside Woodward Township's limits
The page describes only how to obtain a zoning application (pick up at the office, or mailed on request). Review steps, fees, and timing are not stated on this page.
“pick up a zoning application from our office. call our office and we’ll mail you an application.”
Still unanswered
We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Woodward Township or Clinton County directly.
Building permit — New construction inside Woodward Township
Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder treatment for permits inside Woodward Township
Building code adopted — Building code enforcement for construction inside Woodward Township
Inspections — Construction inspections inside Woodward Township
Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy certificates for new buildings inside Woodward Township
22 more unanswered
Minimum dwelling size
Minimum lot size
Setbacks
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 Woodward Township publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Clinton County’s page lists the county offices to call.
Off-grid gear
Going off-grid in Woodward Township means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:
