Zoning, building permits and septic rules in East Hopewell Township, Pennsylvania
East Hopewell Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania. East Hopewell Township adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits East Hopewell Township’s rules apply, not the county’s. Septic permits inside East Hopewell Township come from East Hopewell Township. 7 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on November 1, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the York County page.
Answers from the rulebook for East Hopewell Township
East Hopewell Township’s own rules
Building permitRequired
New dwellings, sheds, driveway expansions, pools, pole barns and similar work inside East Hopewell township
Permit is required before construction of the listed items; the township page lists new dwellings, sheds, driveway expansion, swimming pools, pole barns, solar panel installation, parking areas, decks, garages, fences, greenhouses and additions of any kind.
Township page states that building and zoning code enforcement is provided by: dependable construction code services 717-759-5906.
Township page states a residential zoning/building permit application and a commercial zoning/building permit application are used.
“permits are required for the following: new dwellings sheds (prefab sheds as well as stick built) driveway expansion swimming pools - both in ground and above ground pole barns”
Local zoningPresent (with conditions)
Land inside East Hopewell township (York County, PA) subject to the township's own zoning ordinance and zoning map
Opened the township ordinances page, which links to a zoning ordinance and zoning map for East Hopewell township; the ordinance full text itself was not opened and no district figures were retrieved.
Zoning ordinance amendments adopted 2025-2026 are listed on the same page (keeping of livestock, alternative energy, special event venue, winery).
“east hopewell township zoning ordinance east hopewell township zoning map click on the links above to view the ordinances and map.”
Who permits septicLocal (with conditions)
On-lot sewage disposal systems inside East Hopewell township
The township's sewage enforcement officer (SEO) handles on-lot sewage permits; the state Sewage Facilities Act framework is not separately verified here.
SEO contact information is listed on the township page; the page includes a phone number and email for questions about sewage permits.
“east hopewell township's sewage enforement officer is stephen mckeon.”
Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)
Subdivision and land development inside East Hopewell township
Subdivision plans go through planning commission and board of supervisors approval before final signature.
The ordinances page lists a subdivision and land division ordinance and a construction and material specifications manual for subdivisions and land development; their text was not opened.
“east hopewell township subdivision and land division ordinance construction and material specifications manual for subdivisions and land development”
Driveway accessRequired
Driveway expansion inside East Hopewell township
Permit is required for driveway expansion; the township page does not state access or highway-occupancy standards.
“permits are required for the following: new dwellings sheds (prefab sheds as well as stick built) driveway expansion swimming pools - both in ground and above ground pole barns”
Permit feesPublished (with conditions)
Zoning and residential building permit fees inside East Hopewell township
The page links a 2026 zoning fee schedule and a 2026 residential building fee schedule; the fee amounts were not opened and are not recorded here.
“2026 zoning fee schedule 2026 residential building fee schedule”
Permit processPublished (with conditions)
Zoning and building permit application process inside East Hopewell township
Applications may be submitted in person at the township office or by email to the township secretary.
Permit applications and forms are available from the township office or printable from the township site.
“completed applications can be submitted in person at the township office or via email to:”
Still unanswered
We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask East Hopewell Township or York County directly.
Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption from permitting inside East Hopewell township
Building code adopted — Construction code adopted for buildings inside East Hopewell township
Inspections — Building inspections for permitted work inside East Hopewell township
Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy for new buildings inside East Hopewell township
Zoning districts — Zoning district map and district list for East Hopewell township
16 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
Septic inspection
Off-grid sanitation
Mandatory utility hookup
Agricultural exemption
Building in a floodplain
Short-term rentals
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 East Hopewell Township publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. York County’s page lists the county offices to call.
Off-grid gear
Going off-grid in East Hopewell Township means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:
