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Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Woodward Township, Pennsylvania

Woodward Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Woodward Township adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits Woodward Township’s rules apply, not the county’s. Septic permits inside Woodward Township come from Woodward Township. 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 Lycoming County page.

Answers from the rulebook for Woodward Township

Woodward Township’s own rules

  • Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

    Land inside Woodward Township, Lycoming County, PA: the township's own zoning ordinance applies, administered through the township zoning officer.

    • The township's Zoning Ordinance PDF (2023/06 upload) was listed but its text could not be extracted in this research run, so district rules are not stated here.
    • The zoning officer telephone number on the township contact page is (570)-651-9369.
    “this page is dedicated to the zoning department regarding information on zoning ordinances and maps.”
  • Who permits septicLocal (with conditions)

    On-lot sewage systems for land inside Woodward Township, Lycoming County, PA; the township lists its sewage enforcement officer on its official contact page.

    • The listed sewage enforcement officer is a contractor (Terry Meyers, TMSEOs, LLC), not a township employee; state sewage rules still apply.
    • Whether a permit is required for a particular system was not confirmed.
    “sewage enforcement officer (seo): (814) 258-0301 terry meyers, tmseos, llc 301 tannery hill rd. osceola, pa 16942”
  • Permit processPartial

    Permit applications for work inside Woodward Township, Lycoming County, PA.

    • Applications are routed to the township's codes assessment professionals (contact listed on the township contact page); the township office does not publish the step-by-step process on the pages reviewed.
    “any permit applications should be made through codes assessment professionals. (see contact page for information).”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Woodward Township or Lycoming County directly.

  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption from permit or licensing for Woodward Township, Lycoming County, PA
  • Building code adopted — Building code adoption for Woodward Township, Lycoming County, PA
  • Inspections — Building inspections for work inside Woodward Township, Lycoming County, PA
  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy for new buildings inside Woodward Township, Lycoming County, PA
  • Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size in the main residential district of Woodward Township, Lycoming County, PA
19 more unanswered
  • Minimum lot size
  • Setbacks
  • Lot coverage
  • Building height
  • Living in an RV
  • Camping on your land
  • Tiny homes
  • Manufactured homes
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Septic permit
  • Septic inspection
  • Off-grid sanitation
  • Well permit
  • Mandatory utility hookup
  • Agricultural exemption
  • 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. Lycoming 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:

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