FAQ's
- What are your hours of business?
- How do I get to the Township Building?
- Does the Township provide trash hauling?
- Does the Township require residents and businesses to recycle?
- Where do I pickup my recycling bin(s)? Does the Township provide the containers?
- Does the Township provide leaf pick up?
- Is there a place in the Township for disposal of large items, such as furniture, old computers, appliances, etc.?
- Are water and sewer provided by the Township?
- Does specific building/construction, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, etc., work require a permit?
- Does the Township offer any recreational activities and/or summer camps for children?
- Does the Township sponsor any day trips, classes or activities for adults and/or senior citizens?
- Is a reservation required to use a park facility?
- What should I do about a dead deer in my yard?
- What should I do about a dead deer alongside the road?
- What should I do about a dead bird or dead rodent in my yard?
- What are the meeting dates and times for the Township boards?
- Who are the Township supervisors and members of various Township boards?
- What is on the Board of Supervisors agenda?
- Where do I vote?
- Where do I apply for an Absentee Ballot?
- Where do I report a zoning violation?
- Is my property in Solebury Township?
- What is the zoning of my property?
- Is there a local income tax in Solebury Township?
- Why do we have an earned income tax and what is it used for?
- What do I do if my employer will not withhold the earned income tax that is required by the Township?
- Do I have to pay the earned income tax twice if I work in New York or Philadelphia?
- Who is responsible for road maintenance, snow plowing and street signs?
- Which fire company covers my neighborhood?
- What is the School District phone number?
- Can I pay my school taxes and Township taxes at the same place?
- What is the Tax Collector's phone number?
- Why do I get two tax bills?
- Where are the District Courts?
- Has my building permit been issued?
- Can you verify property ownership?
- Does the Township have records for my lot?
- Does the Township have a leash ordinance?
- How would I get a speed limit sign erected on a state highway?
- If I have a minor traffic accident, do I have to report it to the police?
- Am I allowed to burn on my property? Is there a burning ordinance?
- What is meant by a snow emergency within Solebury Township?
- What is a dedicated road?
- How does dedication occur?
- Does the Township spray insecticides to reduce mosquitoes?
- Where can I obtain non-chemical fertilizers for my lawn?
- Where and how do I obtain a dog license?
- How are properties assessed?
- How can I obtain a plot plan through the Township?
- Where is there a local library in Solebury Township?
- Is there a local S.P.C.A.? Where?
- Does the Township provide a reference list of building contractors, plumbers or electricians for residents?
- Who do you contact concerning the tree trimming along the Township roads?
- What are the requirements/restrictions for posting signs along the roadways
- What ordinance books are available to purchase from the Township?
- What is the difference between a grading permit and a building permit? What is the normal process for submission? What happens once it is submitted?
- How would I obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness Application to be submitted to the Historical Architectural Review Board?
Questions & Answers
What are your hours of business?
Monday through Friday:
Township Administration:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Police Administration:
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Public Works:
7:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The days the administrative office is closed due to holidays are posted on the Solebury Township website.
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How do I get to the Township Building?
Does the Township provide trash hauling?
No. Residents may choose any hauler operating in the Township.
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Does the Township require residents and businesses to recycle?
Yes. The Township requires residents to recycle newspaper, glass (clear, amber & mixed), plastics, aluminum, tin, steel and cardboard. Businesses are required to recycle office paper, cardboard, steel and aluminum.
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Where do I pickup my recycling bin(s)? Does the Township provide the containers?
The Township does not provide recycle bins. You would have to contact your trash hauler for the bins.
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Does the Township provide leaf pick up?
No. The Township asks property owners, where possible, to compost leaves on their property.
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Is there a place in the Township for disposal of large items, such as furniture, old computers, appliances, etc.?
No. Contact the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Recycling hotline at 1-800-346-4242, the Bucks County Planning commission at (215) 345-3400, or your local trash hauler.
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Are water and sewer provided by the Township?
Solebury Township does not have public water and sewer throughout the Township. Public water and sewer are provided by the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority.
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Does specific building/construction, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, etc., work require a permit?
Does the Township offer any recreational activities and/or summer camps for children?
Does the Township sponsor any day trips, classes or activities for adults and/or senior citizens?
No. These are provided by the New Hope Senior Center.
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Is a reservation required to use a park facility?
What should I do about a dead deer in my yard?
Contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission. (610) 926-1966
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What should I do about a dead deer alongside the road?
For Township roads, contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission (610) 926-1966.
For State roads, contact PennDOT (215) 345-6060.
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What should I do about a dead bird or dead rodent in my yard?
Contact the Health Department, Environmental Sanitation Department (215) 345-3336
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What are the meeting dates and times for the Township boards?
Who are the Township supervisors and members of various Township boards?
What is on the Board of Supervisors agenda?
Agendas for the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Land Preservation Committee, Historical Architectural Review Board, Park & Recreation Board and Environmental Advisory Council are available on the Township website. Minutes for the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are available online.
Related Page: Boards & Commissions
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Where do I vote?
Where do I apply for an Absentee Ballot?
Contact the Bucks County Voter Registration Office at (215) 348-6154.
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Where do I report a zoning violation?
Contact the Zoning Officer at the Township Office. (215) 297-5656.
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Is my property in Solebury Township?
What is the zoning of my property?
Contact the Zoning Officer of the Township. (215) 297-5656.
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Is there a local income tax in Solebury Township?
Why do we have an earned income tax and what is it used for?
The Earned Income Tax is used for General Fund purposes. It was enacted in December, 2001, and developed to meet the growing needs of the Township and to rely less on Real Estate Taxes.
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What do I do if my employer will not withhold the earned income tax that is required by the Township?
Call Berkheimer and Associates for direction on this matter. (866) 701 7206
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Do I have to pay the earned income tax twice if I work in New York or Philadelphia?
No, an individual does not have to pay the tax twice. Call Berkheimer and Associates for more information on this matter. (866) 701 7206
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Who is responsible for road maintenance, snow plowing and street signs?
Which fire company covers my neighborhood?
What is the School District phone number?
New Hope-Solebury School District, Administration Office, (215) 862-2552.
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Can I pay my school taxes and Township taxes at the same place?
Yes, at the Tax Collector's office. The Tax Collector does have special hours (posted on the back of your tax bill) at the Township building.
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What is the Tax Collector's phone number?
Why do I get two tax bills?
One is for the township and county taxes, and one is for school taxes. County taxes are on a calendar year and school taxes are on a fiscal year.
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Where are the District Courts?
Has my building permit been issued?
Contact the administration office at the Township building (215) 297-5656 to inquire about a permit.
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Can you verify property ownership?
Does the Township have records for my lot?
Does the Township have a leash ordinance?
The State Dog Law requires the following:
- A dog must be on a leash when owner is off the property with the dog, or
- Must be under voice commands and the dog must respond to commands, or
- Dog must be confined to a property by means of a fence or an electronic fence, or must respond to voice commands.
NOTE: Fines can run up to $300 plus in court costs.
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How would I get a speed limit sign erected on a state highway?
Write a letter and have it signed by everyone in the area. It must be sent to the Township for consideration and then forwarded to the Traffic Unit of PennDOT in King of Prussia, PA, requesting a traffic study to be done. PennDOT will make a determination of speed for the roadway and then advise the Township. If the determined speed is below 40 mph, the Township is responsible for cost of signs and maintenance. If the determined speed is above 40 mph, the State is responsible.
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If I have a minor traffic accident, do I have to report it to the police?
Under the State regulations, accidents only have to be reported for the following reasons:
- Vehicle cannot be driven from the scene, death or bodily injury to anyone involved.
- If there is property damage to other auto or property.
NOTE: All insurance companies require some type of report for damage to an auto to confirm that damage happened the way it was reported.
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Am I allowed to burn on my property? Is there a burning ordinance?
At this time, there is no burning ordinance. If you must burn, please keep it contained and have water nearby the burning area. State Law states that only natural vegetation can be burned.
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What is meant by a snow emergency within Solebury Township?
When a snow emergency has been declared for Solebury Township and roads are extremely icy and rapidly becoming snow covered, any vehicle left parked or found disabled on Township roadways will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense.
The snow ordinance is posted from November until the end of March of the following year.
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What is a dedicated road?
A dedicated road is when ownership is taken over by the Township.
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How does dedication occur?
The owner (usually a developer) must complete all outstanding punch list items in order to meet Township requirements. The owner will then petition the Township to accept the dedication. It must be accepted by the Township Solicitor, Township Engineer and finally the Board of Supervisors.
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Does the Township spray insecticides to reduce mosquitoes?
Where can I obtain non-chemical fertilizers for my lawn?
Where and how do I obtain a dog license?
Dog License Applications are available at the Township administration office and then need to be mailed to the Bucks County Treasurer's Office in Doylestown, PA.
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How are properties assessed?
Appraisal for new properties would include square footage, plumbing fixtures, fireplace(s) and number of rooms. The last assessment was done in 1972/1973 for home improvements.
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How can I obtain a plot plan through the Township?
A Record Request Form can be filled out at the Township planning and zoning office to obtain a plot plan of a parcel. You will then be notified by the planning and zoning office that your request is complete within five business (5) days.
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Where is there a local library in Solebury Township?
Free Library of New Hope and Solebury
93 West Bridge Street
New Hope, (215) 862-2330.
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Is there a local S.P.C.A.? Where?
Yes. Bucks County S.P.C.A., Street Road, Lahaska, Pennsylvania, (215) 794-7425
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Does the Township provide a reference list of building contractors, plumbers or electricians for residents?
Who do you contact concerning the tree trimming along the Township roads?
Emergencies having to do with trees blocking the roadway or involving downed wires should be done through contacting the Police Department or the Public Works Department
Annual trimming done for roadside safety - Contact the Public Works Department
Trimming trees for above ground utilities - Call PECO, Verizon or Comcast Cable
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What are the requirements/restrictions for posting signs along the roadways
Contact the Zoning Officer at the Township Building. (215) 297-5656
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What ordinance books are available to purchase from the Township?
Zoning Ordinance - $50 ($55 if mailed); Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance - $45 ($50 if mailed); Comprehensive Plan - $50 ($55 if mailed); Parks & Recreation Plan - $50 ($55 if mailed) and Open Space Plan - $45 ($50 if mailed)
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What is the difference between a grading permit and a building permit? What is the normal process for submission? What happens once it is submitted?
Grading permits are required when erosion control, sedimentation control and grading, and will take normally two to three weeks for processing through the Township Engineer's office. The building permit takes a week to ten days to be processed by the Zoning Officer and Building Inspector.
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How would I obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness Application to be submitted to the Historical Architectural Review Board?
Certificate of Appropriateness Applications may be obtained at the Township administration office.
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