

A reference website for the People of Dunkard Township


Dunkard Township
Green County, Pennsylvania
P. O. Box 369 370 N. Moreland Street
Bobtown, PA 15315
Phone: 724-839-7273
Fax: 724-839-7319
Email: dunkardtwp@gmail.com
Hours of Operation:
M-F, 8:30AM to 4:30 PM
Note: We are currently Updating Additional pages.. More to come..
Municipality Contacts:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Consists of Three Members
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Paul Bierer – pbierer@dunkardtownship.org
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Rodger Franks – rfranks@dunkardtownship.org
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Brian Gansor – bgansor@dunkardtownship.org
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AUDITORS
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Peter Novak
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Rick Barzanti
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Mary Jo Ullom
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TAX COLLECTOR
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Jackie Fletcher, P.O. Box 468, Bobtown, PA 15315 – taxcollector@dunkardtownship.org, 724-839-7522
Dunkard Township taxes are mailed out in March.
Southeastern Greene school taxes are mailed out in July.
Contact the Tax Collector for mobile home removal.
Tax Certification – Fee of $20.00 per year, per parcel. -
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
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Secretary & Treasurer: Christine Dafonzo, cdafonzo@dunkardtownship.org
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Right to Know Officer: Christine Dafonzo
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Solicitor: Dennis Makel, Makel Associates
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Code Enforcement Officer: Mark Gordon, codeenforcementofficer@dunkardtownship.org
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(available at the Township building
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Monday & Friday only 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
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(available at the Township building
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Monday & Friday only 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
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Public Meetings are the second Thursday of each
month at the Township building at 4:00pm
If you have questions in regards to ordinances, please contact the township directly at the number above.
PERMITS
BUILDING PERMITS
Dunkard Township has adopted the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. These codes require inspections, for foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical and energy efficiency. The Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code does not apply to the following structures if the structure has a building area of less than 1,000 square feet and is an accessory to a detached single family dwelling:
1) Carports
2) Detached private garages
3) Greenhouses
4) Sheds
MEETING DATES
Dunkard Township Board of Supervisors
2nd Thursday of each month
4:00 p.m. please double check social media page on fb or above to see for changes.
East Dunkard Water Authority (Water Company)
1st Thursday of each month
6:00 p.m. Special Meetings on Wednesdays have been known to be made so please check water page for updates and or social media.
Dunkard Bobtown Municipal Authority (Bobtown Sewage Co.)
1st Thurs. of each month
4:00pm
DBMA (Dunkard Bobtown Municipal Authority) BOARD MEMBERS
724-839-7442
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Arnold Friend
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Jessica Garnek
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Jacalyn “Jackie” Fletcher,
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Frank Greenwood,
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Joe Guerriero
Citizens Notes from Township Meetings.
A permit is not required for the following items as long as the work does not violate a law or ordinance:
Uncovered decks not more than 30” above finished grade
Fences that are not over 6’ high
Retaining walls not over 4’ high
Sidewalks or driveways not over 30” above grade
Prefab swimming pools less than 24 “ deep
Window/Door replacement without any structural change
Portable appliances
Replacement of existing siding
Repair of existing roof
Replacement of kitchen appliances
Replacement of toilets or sinks
Replacement of a switch, receptacle or light fixture rated 20 amps &120 volts or less except GFCI protected devices
Alterations and repairs with exceptions
Please contact the Township office prior to beginning any construction project. Dunkard Township has authorized the following to provide building inspection services:
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McMillen Engineering, (724) 439-8110, info@mcmilleng.com
A REMINDER THAT ANYONE WISHING TO REMOVE A MOBILE HOME PLEASE CONTACT THE TAX COLLECTOR THERE IS A PERMIT THEY MUST HAVE IT THEY MOVE IT FROM THE PROPERTY.
SEPTIC SYSTEMS
Construction of a new septic system or renovation of an existing system can only be carried out after obtaining a permit from Dunkard Township:
Brian Sokol, SEO
724-833-4376
New single family home sewage system. Site evaluation to include up to 4 test pits, one percolation test, one design review, one contractor consultation, one interim and one final inspection. $650.00 . Add $200 for each unit on multiple lot subdivisions if done on same visit). PASS OR FAIL WILL BE AFTER SITE SURVEY.
Repair single Family Home Sewage system. $450.00
Pit evaluation (separate o over 4 for new application) $200
Percolation test (without application or 2nd site on app.) $200
Preliminary site evaluation (without permit app.) $200
Interim or final inspections (without permit app.) $200
Dye tests for home sales or malfunctions or Lot Splits $200.
Malfunction investigation (any testing or reviews required will be billed at listed rates) $45 / hr.
10 acre exemption review $200 flat rate (over 4 hours billed at hr. rate)
System design review $35 / hr.
Any additional work not listed above $45 / hr.
Water samples (when required) to be billed to the local agency.
Have you have any questions on anything in regards to permits, It would be advised to call The township secretary.