What are the regulations for mailboxes?
No mailbox will be allowed to exist on Guilford Township maintained Right-of-Ways if it interferes with the safety of the traveling public or the function, maintenance or operation of the road system. The mailbox unit shall be constructed entirely of plastic and/or lightweight sheet metal attached to the support unity with sufficient strength to prevent the box from separating from the post top if struck by a vehicle.
The support structure, (post) shall be either a wooden post, (no larger than a 4”x4” square of 4” diameter round), or a metal post with a strength no greater than a 2” diameter standard strength steel pipe, (with weight not in excess of 2.6 pounds per foot).
No support structure shall be embedded more than 24" into the ground. A metal post shall not be fitted with an anchor plate, but it may have an anti-twist device that extends no more than 1O" below the ground surface. Mailbox supports shall not be set in concrete.
Please read General Regulations: Section 4.25 for additional requirements.
What are the regulations for driveways?
All lots shall have a driveway with a minimum width of sixteen (16) feet unobstructed, with a minimum of ten (10) feet driving surface placed in the center of the sixteen (16) foot width. i.e.; no trees, fencing, shrubs, etc.
Please read General Regulations: Section 6.5 for additional regulations for ravines, location, long driveways and construction.
What are the regulations for fences?
Fences for residential uses shall not exceed six (6) feet high and not over (3) feet high for the first seventy-five feed from the road right of way. Fences shall be constructed (2) feet inside the owner’s property line and the road right away. A permit and site plan are required.
Please read General Regulations: Section 4.12 for additional information.
What are the regulations for swimming pools?
Public or private ponds, lakes or swimming pools shall be considered structures for the purpose of permits.
Please read General Regulations: Section 4.11 for additional information.
Are accessory buildings allowed?
All accessory buildings must be placed a minimum of twenty (20 feet from any side or rear lot line and must be behind the main structure.
Accessory buildings, in residential districts, less than 144 square feet does not need a Zoning Certificate, but a site plan must be provided showing that the accessory building will be behind the main structure.
Please read Section 4.17: Accessory Buildings for additional information.
What are the regulations for home occupations?
All home occupations require a conditional zoning permit. There are two types of home occupations permitted in the township:
This Application must be completed to apply for this Conditional Zoning Certificate:
Application for Conditional Zoning Certificate
Are commercial vehicles allowed in residential areas?
The overnight or weekend parking of one (1) commercial vehicle, less than twenty-six (26) feet in length or seven (7) feet or less in width and whose height is seven (7) feet or less, and the load carrying capacity is one (1) ton or less is permitted to be parked outside. The overnight or weekend parking of all commercial vehicles over twenty-six (26) feet in length, whose width is greater than seven (7) feet, whose height is greater than seven (7) feet and has a load carrying capacity of one (1) ton or more shall be parked in an accessory building and shall not be visible from any adjacent property or road right-of-way.
Please read General Regulations: Section 4.13 for additional information.
Are there any rules for where recreational vehicles/campers can be parked?
Unoccupied recreational vehicles, or travel trailers and the like, shall be so placed on any lot or parcel of land, in any and all districts, that such locations shall comply with the provisions of Sec. 6, Subsection 6.3 of this resolution and in no event shall any recreational vehicles or trailers be stored or parked at a point which is nearer the road than the main structure of the dwelling house or major building of the premises involved.
Recreational vehicles, campers, and boats shall not be used as a dwelling, office, or other business structure, or for storage of any material, and shall have no permanent connections to any electric, telephone, water, sewer, gas, or fuel source.
Please read Section 4: Parking Regulations in Residential Areas (F) for additional information.
Can I have chickens and other livestock?
Yes, land in any district in Guilford Township can be used for Agricultural purposes. Agriculture includes the production of poultry and poultry products, field crops, fruits, vegetables, and livestock.
Please read Section 5: Agriculture for additional information.
No mailbox will be allowed to exist on Guilford Township maintained Right-of-Ways if it interferes with the safety of the traveling public or the function, maintenance or operation of the road system. The mailbox unit shall be constructed entirely of plastic and/or lightweight sheet metal attached to the support unity with sufficient strength to prevent the box from separating from the post top if struck by a vehicle.
The support structure, (post) shall be either a wooden post, (no larger than a 4”x4” square of 4” diameter round), or a metal post with a strength no greater than a 2” diameter standard strength steel pipe, (with weight not in excess of 2.6 pounds per foot).
No support structure shall be embedded more than 24" into the ground. A metal post shall not be fitted with an anchor plate, but it may have an anti-twist device that extends no more than 1O" below the ground surface. Mailbox supports shall not be set in concrete.
Please read General Regulations: Section 4.25 for additional requirements.
What are the regulations for driveways?
All lots shall have a driveway with a minimum width of sixteen (16) feet unobstructed, with a minimum of ten (10) feet driving surface placed in the center of the sixteen (16) foot width. i.e.; no trees, fencing, shrubs, etc.
Please read General Regulations: Section 6.5 for additional regulations for ravines, location, long driveways and construction.
What are the regulations for fences?
Fences for residential uses shall not exceed six (6) feet high and not over (3) feet high for the first seventy-five feed from the road right of way. Fences shall be constructed (2) feet inside the owner’s property line and the road right away. A permit and site plan are required.
Please read General Regulations: Section 4.12 for additional information.
What are the regulations for swimming pools?
Public or private ponds, lakes or swimming pools shall be considered structures for the purpose of permits.
Please read General Regulations: Section 4.11 for additional information.
Are accessory buildings allowed?
All accessory buildings must be placed a minimum of twenty (20 feet from any side or rear lot line and must be behind the main structure.
Accessory buildings, in residential districts, less than 144 square feet does not need a Zoning Certificate, but a site plan must be provided showing that the accessory building will be behind the main structure.
Please read Section 4.17: Accessory Buildings for additional information.
What are the regulations for home occupations?
All home occupations require a conditional zoning permit. There are two types of home occupations permitted in the township:
- TYPE “A” HOME OCCUPATION is any use customarily conducted entirely within a dwelling and carried on by the inhabitants which is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes and does not change the character of the residence. (i.e. computer services, home office, secretarial services, etc.)
- TYPE “B” HOME OCCUPATION is a non-residential use utilizing an accessory building on a residential owners property, and is carried on by the property owner in residence, with a maximum of one (1) non-resident employee, which is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the property for residential purposes.
This Application must be completed to apply for this Conditional Zoning Certificate:
Application for Conditional Zoning Certificate
Are commercial vehicles allowed in residential areas?
The overnight or weekend parking of one (1) commercial vehicle, less than twenty-six (26) feet in length or seven (7) feet or less in width and whose height is seven (7) feet or less, and the load carrying capacity is one (1) ton or less is permitted to be parked outside. The overnight or weekend parking of all commercial vehicles over twenty-six (26) feet in length, whose width is greater than seven (7) feet, whose height is greater than seven (7) feet and has a load carrying capacity of one (1) ton or more shall be parked in an accessory building and shall not be visible from any adjacent property or road right-of-way.
Please read General Regulations: Section 4.13 for additional information.
Are there any rules for where recreational vehicles/campers can be parked?
Unoccupied recreational vehicles, or travel trailers and the like, shall be so placed on any lot or parcel of land, in any and all districts, that such locations shall comply with the provisions of Sec. 6, Subsection 6.3 of this resolution and in no event shall any recreational vehicles or trailers be stored or parked at a point which is nearer the road than the main structure of the dwelling house or major building of the premises involved.
Recreational vehicles, campers, and boats shall not be used as a dwelling, office, or other business structure, or for storage of any material, and shall have no permanent connections to any electric, telephone, water, sewer, gas, or fuel source.
Please read Section 4: Parking Regulations in Residential Areas (F) for additional information.
Can I have chickens and other livestock?
Yes, land in any district in Guilford Township can be used for Agricultural purposes. Agriculture includes the production of poultry and poultry products, field crops, fruits, vegetables, and livestock.
Please read Section 5: Agriculture for additional information.