Ordinances

For easy referral, the Borough has codified its ordinances into a Reference Book. The following is an electronic version of this book. Please note…. The information posted is for general reference only and is the most recent available in this format as of February 23, 2017. The reader is cautioned to contact the Town Hall before acting based on the content of these webpages as changes, etc. may have occurred that are not yet available to the webmaster. In all cases in the event of any discrepancy, the official documents on file at the Town Hall supercede those posted here.

Click on the following link to enter the codification book:

– Borough of Shillington Codification Book

REMINDERS

CURB LINE TREES
A reminder to Borough residents, trimming or removing curb line trees requires a permit from the Borough. Tree permit applications are located at this LINK.

JUST A REMINDER FOR PET OWNERS
It shall be unlawful for the owner, handler, custodian, or keeper of any animal to allow any such animal under such person’s control to defile or defecate on any sidewalk, walkway, roadway, street, or property of another person. It shall be the duty of such owner, handler, custodian, or keeper of any animal that defecates on any sidewalk, walkway, roadway, street, or property of another to promptly clean up and remove all feces discharged and to dispose of such feces in a lawful and sanitary manner.

REMINDER… IT’S THE LAW: ELECTRONICS MUST BE RECYCLED
You may take your discarded electronics to the Berks County Solid Waste Authority Recycling Center, 1316 Hilltop Road, Bern Township on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

MEETINGS

COUNCIL MEETING – The next meeting of the Shillington Borough Council is scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2024 beginning at 7:30 pm. CLICK HERE for the April 11, 2024 Council Meeting Agenda (posted 04/10/2024)

MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MEETING – The next meeting of the Shillington Municipal Authority is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024 beginning at 4:00 pm. CLICK HERE for the April 16, 2024 Authority Meeting Agenda (posted 04/15/2024)

ZONING HEARING BOARD MEETING – The next meeting of the Shillington Zoning Hearing Board is scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm. CLICK HERE for the January 9, 2024 Zoning Meeting Agenda (posted 01/08/2024)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING – The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for April 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm. CLICK HERE for the April 15, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda (posted 04/12/2024)

CIVIL SERVICE MEETING – The next meeting of the Civil Service Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm. CLICK HERE for the April 3, 2024 Civil Service Meeting Agenda (posted 04/02/2024)

RECREATION BOARD MEETING – The meeting of the Recreation Board scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024, 6:30 PM at the Municipal Building has been cancelled. For more information on the meeting please call the Town Hall at 610-777-1338.

STORM WATER – HOW DOES IT EFFECT YOU?

Visit the Borough’s webpage on storm water to see what you can do to help keep our streams clean and reduce pollution. CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a copy of the Home Owners Guide to Stormwater BMP Maintenance

CLICK HERE for a citizens reporting form for illicit discharges to the stormwater system. Return form to the Town Hall or email to info@shillingtonboro.net.

For more information on protecting our waterways while using fertilizers at your property, click on the links below:

Borough of Shillington

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