Proposed Burn & Referendum Ordinances

2025-03 - Outdoor Burn

The Township of West Pikeland finds that regulating the open burning of waste is necessary to protect public health and safety. Only natural, organic materials that grow may be burned; all other materials are prohibited. This ordinance is established in response to the dangers posed by open fires, the resulting air pollution, and the need for responsible waste management. It is intended to preserve the peace, order, and general welfare of the Township and safeguard the health and safety of its residents.

Ordinance 2025-03 (Proposed Burning Ordinance).pdf

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2025-04 - Referendum

This ordinance seeks to initiate the process for placing a referendum on the November 2025 ballot, in accordance with Section 3205 of the Second Class Township Code (53 P.S. § 68205) and the Pennsylvania Referendum Handbook, Eleventh Edition (August 2019). The proposed referendum would ask registered voters of West Pikeland Township to approve an increase in the real property tax millage rate for the purpose of funding and maintaining the West Pikeland Police Department.

Ordinance 2025-04 (Proposed Referendum).pdf

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