Septic Permits Mike Rinkevich is the Township's Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO) and can answer any septic questions you might have. Contact: (814) 873-4294 Sewer Permits Saegertown Area Sewer Authority is comprised of Saegertown Borough and Hayfield and Woodcock Townships. Contact: (814) 332-7404
Code Enforcement The Board of Supervisors have appointed a Code Enforcement Officer to be the person who administers and enforces the codes or ordinances of the township. Property maintenance and zoning violations are the most prevalent of any of the code violations in the township. These would include a dilapidated building or unsafe structure, excessive...
About The Woodcock Township Building Code Appeals Board meets when there is business to conduct. They review appeals from the PA Uniform Construction Codes at the request of contractors or property owners relating to building code restrictions and requirements.
About The Zoning Hearing Board is a quasi-judicial body that hears and renders decisions regarding specific types of land use actions. The Board functions like a court. The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) provides a specific set of rules that must be followed for applications submitted to the Zoning Hearing Board as does the Township's...
About The Planning Commission is an independent advisory body consisting of seven (7) township residents who are appointed by the Board of Supervisors, to ensure that the important issues of land use and future growth are balanced - by preserving property owner's rights while furthering the best interest of the public. The Planning Commission plays...
About There are a network of boards needed in order for the township to operate. Township residents volunteer their time to serve on these boards. Each board plays a different role based on the ordinances they are responsible for following and the carrying out of those objectives.
The Board of Supervisors are elected by the residents of the Township and serve 6-year staggered terms. In their elected capacity, they are responsible for the general governance of the Township and the execution of legislative, executive and administrative powers in order to ensure sound fiscal management and to secure the health, safety and welfare...
Building Requirements Any and all Building and/or Land Development Projects require a Zoning Permit. New Construction New construction over 1000 sq.ft., manufactured homes and any size attached construction to existing buildings requires a building permit and inspections. Commercial Construction All commercial construction requires design-professional stamped plans be submitted for approval before a building permit is issued. (some repair exceptions...
Building and zoning are two of the main focuses in the township. Some projects only require a zoning permit, some require both zoning and building permits and other permits as well. Contact the township Zoning Officer before you begin a project so that you can be sure you are following the proper procedures.
Road Foreman Jason Crawford serves as the Road Foreman for Woodcock Township. He supervises a 3-man crew and is responsible for making sure the roads are in safe condition for the traveling public. Snow removal, pothole repair, dust control and tree removal are a few examples of his duties. Additionally he is responsible for the...
Residents 18 years of age and older are required to pay the Per Capita tax of $5.00. If you have recently moved into or out of the Township contact the tax collector to be added or removed. Bills are mailed August 1st Discount ends September 30 Face ends November 30 Penalty after November 30 After...
Millage Crawford County's millage is 21.85 Woodcock Township's millage is 7.5 Penncrest's millage is 53.75 County and township bills Mailed March 1 Discount ends April 30 Face ends June 30 Penalty after June 30 Delinquent after December 31 and turned in to Tax Claim Penncrest (school tax) bills Mailed August 1 Discount ends September 30...
Checks and money orders Mail to 24179 Dibble Hill Rd. Saegertown PA 16433 Dropbox conveniently located at Township entrance for after hour payments. Cash In-person only ePayments A per transaction service fee of $1.50 will be charged by the payment processing company for this service. You can set this up by calling 814-763-5902. Credit Cards...
