Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

What is your website address?

What are your office hours?

What are the burning regulations?

Who is the Fire Marshall?

How can I get an application for a building permit?

Do you have newspaper recycling?

What are the regulations for a septic system and who enforces them?

Who is the dog ordinance officer for Unity Township?

What are some of the demographics of Unity Township?

Can you suggest some other sites where I can learn more about Unity Township and the region?

What is your website address? 
www.unitytownship.org

What are your office hours? 
Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM

What are the burning regulations?
Burning is permitted in Unity Township in all zoning area unless a burning ban has been issued by the Township Ordinance Officer.  A burning ban will be issued at the request of the Unity Township Fire Bureau or at the discretion of the Ordinance Officer if dry weather conditions dictate a need for a burning ban.

When maintaining a fire in the township the following guidelines must be adhered to:

  1. Burning is limited to Tuesdays and Saturdays, only.
  2. No burning is to be conducted within 50' (fifty feet) of any structure or within 25' (twenty-five feet) of any property line.
  3. Burning shall be conducted between the hours of 10 AM and 5 PM.  All fires must be extinguished by 5 PM.
  4. Burning shall be limited to brush and branches only; the use of "burn barrels" for burning trash is strictly prohibited.
  5. Burning of construction materials is strictly prohibited.
  6. All fires must be attended and an adequate source of water must be immediately available to extinguish the fire.

Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate or fail to conform to any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1000, together with costs of prosecution and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by Unity Township.

How can I get an application for a building permit?
Applications are available at the Township Zoning Office during normal office hours.  For more information on building permits go to the Zoning/Code Office webpage.

Do you have newspaper recycling?
Yes, we have newspaper recycling bins located at the end of the parking lot at the Municipal Building.  Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, and junk mail are accepted.

What are the regulations for a septic system and who enforces them?
On-lot septic systems are regulated by the Pennsylvania State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).  Each municipality in the state is required to employ or contract with a DEP licensed Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO) for enforcement of the DEP regulations.  Unity Township's SEO is Emil Bove (724) 925-9269.

Who is the dog ordinance officer for Unity Township?
Gary Hoffman (724) 468-5505.

What are some of the demographics of Unity Township?

The best source of demographics is directly from the U.S. Census Bureau. Click here and we'll take you to the "Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000" for Unity Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

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Can you suggest some other sites where I can learn more about Unity Township and the region?

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