TOWNSHIP TIDBIT:

Swamp isn’t “Swampy.” The historical name for the village that lies at the intersection of Swamp Pike and Rt. 663 (North Charlotte Street) was “Swamp,” an English corruption of the German Schwam—for meadows, lowlands.

Zoning

Zoning


The Zoning Department provides township and building code enforcement program and includes two employees: the Zoning Director and an Administrative Assistant.  The Zoning Assistant manages the permitting process, which includes the administrative review of zoning and building permit applications, the scheduling of required inspections, and the keeping of an accurate record of improvements made to properties in the Township.

This office is located in the Township's Main Building (2943 North Charlotte Street) and is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Maggie Dobbs
Assistant Township Manager/Zoning Officer
mdobbs@newhanover-pa.org
Phone: 610-323-1008 Ext. 103

Joanna Vanaman
Administrative Assistant
jvanaman@newhanover-pa.org
Phone: 610-323-1008 Ext. 102