Engineering


York Township Engineering Department is responsible for reviewing all subdivision and land development plans that are proposed for York Township. The Engineering Department consults with the Public Works Department, Zoning and Codes Enforcement Department, the York County Planning Commission and the York Township Water and Sewer Authority to enforce the zoning and planning ordinances of the Township.

Contact Township Engineer

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Ordinance

Visit our Ordinances and Studies Page for a full list of township ordinances.

Applications and Forms

Form F, Erosion and Sediment Control (E&S) Plan & Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) Plan Processing

With initial stormwater management plan and lot development plan submissions, please include Form F with Applicant, Project, & Permit Information; E&S Plan Processing Checklist 2; and PCSM Plan Processing Checklist 2 completed.

               Download FORM-F (PDF)

Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) Plan Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement Stormwater Management Best Management Practices (SWM BMPs)

When proposing private SWM BMPs, please complete, execute, submit, and record and O&M Agreement.  The Download is a sample O&M Agreement that may require modification for your plan.

               Download PCSM Plan O&M Agreement SWM BMPs (PDF)

Plan Submittal Dates

The Plan Submittal Dates are available via the link below. Call the Engineering Office at the township administration office for additional information.

Download 2023 Meeting Dates for York Township (PDF)

 Subdivision or Land Development Plan Submittal Guidance

Information for submitting subdivision or land development plans is in York Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Article 3 Plan Submission and Processing Procedures and Specifications .

Link to page about ordinances and studies.

Lot Development Plan Guidance

Information for submitting lot development plans is in York Township Stormwater Management Ordinance.  See particularly Section 901, Article X, and Appendix C. Additional information is in York Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Sections 308 and 310.

  • Type 1 Lot Development Plan Notes  2012-4
  • Type 2 Lot Development Plan Notes  2012-4
  • Lot Development Plan Notes  2012

Click here for PDF LotDP Notes 2012

  • Erosion and Sediment Control Notes  2012-6
  • YCCD E&S Plan Notes X
  • Construction Sequence 2012-6
  • YCCD E&S Plan Notes X

Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) Details and Notes

 Other Useful Links

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