Resident Information

Burning Ordinance: (amended 9/11/2000) burning is permitted between the hours of 7AM to 10AM Fridays and Saturdays only. Paper permit is required for all other times. No burning is permitted on Sunday or Holidays. Burning of debris must be approved by calling the Police Department. Please be considerate of your neighbors by being aware of what you are burning and the wind direction. Ozone Alerts apply to Smith Township residents - burning is not permitted during alerts.


Animal Control Ordinance: Unlawful to Allow Dogs to Run at Large, Unlawful to not have licensed, Nuisance of barking dogs, and Any police officer or dog warden may seize any dog found at large in the Township. Ordinance kept at the township for viewing.

 

Water: tap-in not required. May use well or public water. Water supplier is Pennsylvania-American Water company.


Sewerage: by ordinance, all structures within 150 feet of a sewerage lateral must tap in - contact Burgettstown/Smith Township Sewerage. Those not within required tap zone will require an approved on-lot sewerage disposal system - contact Washington County Sewerage Council.


Building Permits: required for all commercial and residential structures. Plumbing and electrical inspections required. Contact building inspector. Must present proof of sewerage tap fee payment as one of several conditions for a building permit.


Emergency: 911. Ordinance states that all homes and business must have their address number posted on or near the front of the structure using at least 3 inch high letters.

Local Services & Utilities


 

Smith Township Spring Clean Up 2025 - May 2rd, 3rd, and 4th
Dumpsters at Township Garage are monitored
No tires or electronics (TVs)

Natural Gas:

Electric: Electricity supply and distribution is deregulated in Pennsylvania. Your electricity supplier may be anyone you choose. Some companies that deliver electricity to property in Smith Township are:

CALL BEFORE YOU DIG OR DRILL: you must check for the existence of underground utility lines and cables. (800) 242-1776 or 811

Telephone: telephone service is deregulated and you may choose from a number of local and long distances providers.

Cellular Service: all major cellular carriers offer some coverage in the Smith Township area.

Television:

  • Blue Devil Cable (800) 931-9392
  • Aurora from Hickory Telephone Company (888) 721-3569
  • DirecTV (855) 463-7359
  • Dish (866) 439-1457

Internet Service:

  • Blue Devil Cable (800) 931-9392
  • Aurora from Hickory Telephone Company (888) 721-3569
  • Verizon (877) 773-8399
  • Windstream (855) 575-7625
  • Exede Satellite Internet (855) 627-2553
  • HughesNet (877) 510-1581

Public Notices

Smith Township Spring Clean Up 2025 - May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
Dumpsters at Township Garage are monitored. No tires or electronics (TVs)

House Number Ordinance mandated November 2024


Subdivision Procedures

A structure already exists on owner's lot that would consist of 2 or more acres. Two structures cannot remain on one deeded lot and must be subdivided to create two separate and distinct parcel numbers.



Refer to Chapter 22 requirements of the subdivision ordinance that are provided with the Subdivision Packet by the Township.


Subdivision requires a certified survey, paid for by the applicant.


Mylar and copies will be presented to the following for approval and signatures:

  • Washington County Planning Commission
  • Smith Township Planning Commission
  • Smith Township Supervisors

The application fee of $800.00 is to be paid by the applicant upon approval of the subdivision by the Smith Township Planning Commission. The fee is based on a one-family dwelling. Fees may be adjusted when there are more lots or multi-family dwellings involved.


After approval by the Smith Township Supervisors, check to see if a sewerage tap is required, and, if so, pay the tap fee. Then proceed to the Building Inspector for a building permit.


Double-wide (new modular home) procedures may vary regarding electrical and plumbing inspections. These are factory pre-certified. Foundation and final inspections apply. Please make sure you check with the zoning officer

New Construction / Renovation

Sewerage disposal system is determined by Smith Township:



If the parcel location is within the Burgettstown-Smith Township Joint Sewerage Authority service area, you must first pay a tap-in fee of $3,150 (or the currently-advertised fee) and present the receipt of payment to the zoning officer when applying for a building permit.

If the parcel location is outside the Burgettstown-Smith Township Joint Sewerage Authority service area, you need to schedule a PERC/dye test with the Washington County Sewerage Council. Receipt and result of PERC/dye test must be presented when applying for a building permit


Code enforcement office: plot plan for zoning and certificate of insurance for contractors.

Apply for building permit.

Establish a new address at the time of building permit issue with the 911 addressing coordinator.

Set up electrical and plumbing inspections with Municipal Consulting. Must have a valid approved building permit prior to inspections. Building inspector reviews all plans prior to building permit approval regarding new construction and renovations.

Building inspector inspects footers and provides occupancy permit after all inspections are completed and all fees are paid. Building inspections consist of framing, foundations, and final inspection.

Township before proceeding with any business or activity

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