Listed below is a brief summary of a few of the Borough's 375 Ordinances that commonly are the subject of questions. Copies of an ordinance will be provided for a nominal fee by stopping at the Borough Municipal Building during normal business hours.
| BUILDING / CODE ENFORCEMENT / USE AND OCCUPANCY | |
| The Borough of Trappe has recently adopted the Uniform Construction Code, which requires any person to obtain a building and/or plumbing permit prior to the construction, alteration, removal, or demolition of buildings and structures. The Borough also requires use and occupancy permits (U&O) prior to moving into a home or commercial property. Please stop by or call Borough Hall to obtain the necessary building, plumbing or U&O permits. | |
| GRASS, WEEDS, AND OTHER VEGETATION | |
| No person, owning or occupying any property within the Borough, shall permit any grass or weeds or any vegetation whatsoever, not edible or planted for some useful or ornamental purpose, to grow or remain upon those premises so as to exceed a height of 10 inches or to throw off unpleasant or noxious odor or to conceal and filthy deposit or to create or produce pollen. Let's do our part and keep Trappe a beautiful place to work and live. | |
| ZONING | |
| The Zoning Ordinance regulates the use, density, size, location of buildings/structures and establishes regulations for land use. The provisions of the ordinance also address performance standards and prohibition of nuisances. Questions regarding any ordinance may be directed to the Borough Manager. | |
| DOGS | |
| Borough ordinaces require all residents to keep their dogs from running at large unaccompanied. Dogs must kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet when walking, and owners are responsible for removing and disposing of feces in a sanitary manner. | |