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05/13/2025 by Steve Sawyer

PUBLIC NOTICE
 
The Ephrata Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00 A.M. at the Ephrata Township Municipal Building, 265 Akron Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.  If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please contact the Township Office.
 
                                                                                                                                Steven A. Sawyer
                                                                                                                                Ephrata Township Manager
May 20, 2025 Agenda                                                                               

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Zoning Hearing Board

04/17/2025 by Steve Sawyer

   
PUBLIC NOTICE
 
 
The Ephrata Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on May 20, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at the Ephrata Township Municipal Building, 265 Akron Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.  The purpose of the hearing is to consider the following request:
 
  1. A request for a Special Exception under Section 401.B.2.b and Section 628 and a Variance from Section 401.C.1.d(2) of the Ephrata Township Zoning Ordinance.  The applicants are Curvin, Susan and Dwayne Zimmerman who are seeking approval of a farm-based business to remove an existing 2,292 SF building currently used as a woodworking shop and build a new 9,022 SF building to be used as a woodworking shop and residential accessory storage.  The property is located at 610 North Farmersville Road, Ephrata, PA and is owned by Curvin and Susan Zimmerman, 620 North Farmersville Road, Ephrata, PA.  The property is located in the Agricultural Zoning District.
 
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                                                                                                          Ephrata Township Zoning Hearing Board

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Ephrata Township Community Park - Boating Rules

04/15/2025 by Steve Sawyer

Boating or the use of any device designed for transportation on water is not permitted on the pond on the southern side of the park. 

The use of unpowered canoes, kayaks and rowboats is permitted on the Ephrata Township Park Lake on the northern side of the park subject to the following regulations:

  1. The use of canoes, kayaks and rowboats is permitted on the lake from May 15th to October 15th.  It is unlawful to use a canoe, kayak, rowboat, or any other object propelled by motors or electrical devices on this body of water.  Paddleboards are not permitted.
  2. All individuals shall comply with all rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
  3. Each person in a canoe, kayak or rowboat must have a wearable, USCG-approved life jacket.  Life jackets must be the appropriate type, size and fit for the person intended.  Children 12 years of age and younger must wear a life jacket at all times.
  4. All canoes, kayaks and rowboats must be carried or carted from the main parking lot.  Motorized vehicles are not permitted anywhere in the park beyond the parking lot.
  5. Operating any watercraft under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal.
  6. Canoes, kayaks and rowboats may be launched from designated launching areas only.
  7. Overnight mooring or storage of canoes, kayaks or rowboats on the park property is prohibited.
  8. Swimming is prohibited.
  9. It is unlawful to contaminate, pollute or degrade groundwaters, surface waters or waterways.
  10. It is unlawful to remove or attempt to remove any manmade or natural object except fish taken during the open season per the PA Fish and Boat Commission regulations.

All visitors to Ephrata Township Community Park should be aware that outdoor recreation, especially on or near bodies of water, may result in damage to personal property, and/or serious bodily injury, including, but not limited to hypothermia, sickness from water consumption, and even death from drowning.  Ephrata Township is not responsible for the safety of visitors to the Ephrata Township Community Park and is not able to provide regular monitoring of the activities at the park.  Your use of the Ephrata Township Community Park is done at your own risk, and Ephrata Township specifically disclaims liability for any damages to personal property and/or personal injuries that occur as a result of your use of the park.   
 

 
 

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