Township Regulations

Comprehensive Plan

For specific questions, please contact the Township.

Miscellaneous Ordinances and Resolutions

For specific questions, please contact the Township.

Browndale Fire Company Ordinance

  • This ordinance allows Browndale Volunteer Fire Company the authority to bill insurance providers for the recovery of costs of certain emergency fire, rescue, and medical services rendered.  
  • Adopted September 9, 2015.

Disposition of Records Resolution

  • This resolution states the Township's intent to follow the schedules and procedures for disposition of municipal records according to the Municipal Records Manual of 2008.  
  • Adopted October 2, 2024.

PSATS Unemployment Compensation Group Trust Participation Ordinance

  • This ordinance authorizes the Township to participate in the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) Unemployment Compensation Group Trust.
  • Adopted February 11, 2015.

Wayne County Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption Resolution

  • This resolution states that the Township adopts and will follow the County's most recent Hazard Mitigation Plan in the event of a disaster or emergency.
  • Adopted April 14, 2021.

Property Ordinances

For specific questions, please contact the Township.

Occupancy Certificate Ordinance

  • This ordinance addresses the conditions upon which a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued for new homes.
  • Adopted February 8, 2023.

Nuisance Abatement Ordinance of 2014

  • This ordinance addresses the causes of blighting and deteriorating conditions of properties, as well as public nuisances, including excessive noise disturbances, as well as establishes the penalties for violations.
  • Adopted May 14, 2014.
  • Penalties for violations were amended by a Resolution adopted October 8, 2021.

Nuisance Abatement Ordinance of 2018

  • This ordinance addresses the causes of blighting and deteriorating conditions of properties, as well as public nuisances, including excessive noise or smell disturbances and the collection of junk or garbage on properties, as well as establishes the penalties for violations.
  • Adopted November 14, 2018.
  • A First Amendment was Adopted September 11, 2019 to include dogs, cats, and other domestic animals.
  • Penalties for violations were amended by a Resolution adopted October 8, 2021.
  • A Second Amendment was Adopted May 9, 2022 to include household pets, livestock, and fowl.

Short-Term Rental Ordinance

  • This ordinance addresses the regulation of short-term rentals, as well as establishes the penalties for violations.
  • Adopted June 14, 2023.     

Subdivision/Land Development Ordinances (SALDO)

For specific questions, please contact the Township.

Adams Cable Franchise Agreement

  • Adopted August 14, 2024.

Communication Towers Regulations

  • Adopted April 14, 2021.

Solar Electric Energy Facility Regulations

  • Adopted January 2, 2024.

Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance

  • Original SALDO 
  • Adopted November 7, 2007; Effective January 1, 2008.

Wind Energy Facility Regulations

  • Adopted April 14, 2021

Tax Related Ordinances

For specific questions, please contact the Tax Collector.

Earned Income Tax Ordinance

  • This ordinance addresses the earned income tax imposed by the Tax Collector for the purposes of collecting general revenue for the Township, as well as establishes the penalties for violations.  
  • Adopted December 9, 2015.

Tax Collector Service Fee Ordinance

  • This ordinance addresses the fees that may be imposed by the Tax Collector for the purpose of providing certain services requested.
  • Adopted January 6, 2020.

Zoning Ordinances

For specific questions, please contact the Township.

Flood Plain Ordinance of 2013

  • This ordinance addresses the requirement for obtaining building permits and setting forth the minimum requirements for new construction in areas prone to flooding, as well as establishes the penalties for violations.
  • Adopted May 29, 2013.  

Flood Plain Ordinance of 2018

  • This ordinance addresses the requirement for obtaining building permits and setting forth the minimum requirements for new construction in areas prone to flooding, as well as establishes the penalties for violations.
  • Adopted December 12, 2018.  


Local Building Permits

(as required by the Township for smaller structures)

Clinton Township – Guidelines for Local Building Permits   "Under Development"

Short-Term Rental Permit 

Application for Short-Term Rental Permit

For all inquiries regarding short term rental property requirements and permitting, contact Bob Bates 570-493-1716, bobbatesinspections@icloud.com

Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Permits 

(as required by the State for larger structures and projects)

Application for Plan Examination and Building Permit

Guidelines for UCC Permits:

  • Any detached accessory structure over 1,000 square feet needs a UCC permit and inspections. (Anything under 1,000 square feet, contact the Zoning/Building Permit Officer.)
  • Any addition attached to a dwelling unit, no matter how small, needs UCC permit and inspections.
  • Most decks need a UCC permit and inspections. There are some exceptions. Best to call UCC Enforcement Officer with questions.
  • Any structural change or change to means of egress requires a UCC permit and inspections.
  • Swimming pools over 24" in height and all in-ground pools require a UCC permit and inspections.

For additional details on the Uniform Construction Code, refer to the "Helpful Links to State Information" below.