About Mount Joy Township

Governance

Mount Joy Township is a second-class township in scenic Adams County Pennsylvania, governed by an elected Board of Supervisors. Our Board consists of five members who serve six-year terms, ensuring responsible management of township affairs.

Meetings: The Board of Supervisors meets on the third & fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm at the municipal building. Your participation in these meetings is encouraged. Meetings can be attended virtually or in-person.

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Township Plans

The Comprehensive Plan is a key tool for land use planning and local governance in municipalities. It serves as an official public document that guides both public and private decisions regarding the community’s physical development. This plan outlines the community’s future goals and provides a formal vision for the planning commission, elected officials, public agencies, private organizations, and residents.
Additionally, the comprehensive plan acts as a tool for evaluating specific development proposals and assessing their impact on the overall well-being of the community.

 

Fee Schedule

In accordance with the authority vested by the Second-Class Township Code and municipal codes enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, we hereby declare that the Schedule of Fees has been officially established for the Township. This document outlines the fees applicable for various services and facilities within our community.
This fee schedule is updated at the Organizational meeting at the start of each year.

 

Required Disclosures

Annual Budget

Townships must publish an annual budget that details projected revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year. This document allows the public to understand how funds will be allocated across different departments and services.

Audited Financial Statements

Townships are required to provide audited financial statements, prepared by a certified public accountant. These reports are available for inspection at the Township office.

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Act 44 of 2025

Act 44 is a Pennsylvania law aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the pension systems of public employees. It requires municipalities, school districts, and other public entities to disclose detailed information about their pension plans, including the financial status of the plans, the funding levels, and investment performance.

View Act 44 Disclosure

 

New Resident Resources

Welcome to our community! We’ve compiled a list of helpful links and resources to make your transition easier. Whether you need information on utilities, waste collection, local schools, or township services, you’ll find everything you need in one convenient place.

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission provides advice to the Board of Supervisors on matters related to development and growth. The commission has five members who serve four-year terms.

Meetings: Held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Public Involvement

All meetings are open to the public. Your input is a key part of maintaining a vibrant township, and you are encouraged to participate in discussions at public meetings. If you can’t attend in person, meetings are available via Zoom.

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board ensures fair application of the township’s zoning ordinances, hearing cases for variances and appeals. The board has five members and one alternate, each serving a three-year term.

Meetings: Held as needed. 

Septic Maintenance

Septic Pumping Requirements

As of July 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a change to the Township’s septic ordinance.

  • Septic systems must be pumped at least once every four (4) years.
  • Holding tanks must be pumped annually.

It is the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure their system is properly maintained and in good working condition. The homeowner must select a township approved septic hauler.

For more information and an updated list of approved haulers: click here.