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Proposed Industrial Development – 2843 Mount Pleasant Rd

Proposal to subdivide a 106.5-acre tract located at 2843 Mount Pleasant Road into three lots for industrial use. Lot 1 will contain a 603,200-sf industrial building; Lot 2 will contain an industrial park consisting of two buildings of 378,000 and 246,580 sf. No improvements are proposed for Lot 3.

Zoning Hearing application filed 11/13/2025 requests the following approvals under the Mount Joy Township Zoning Ordinance:

  • Special exception pursuant to Sections 135-163.B & 135-163.C for industrial uses exceeding 50,000 sf
  • Special exception pursuant to Section 135-163.E for an industrial park
  • Extension of time pursuant to Section 135-383.B(7) to pull a zoning permit and complete construction

11/13/2025 submission files:

 

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Elizabethtown Crossings Project & Text Amendments

Location: West and east sides of Hershey Road (Rt. 743), generally between Old Hershey Road and Mount Gretna Road (Rt. 241) and south of the Route 283 interchange. The collection of properties comprising the site totals approximately 65 acres. About 60 acres are located in Mount Joy Township and zoned (MU) Mixed-Use; the remainder is situated in Elizabethtown Borough. A concept plan submitted to the Board of Supervisors for discussion proposes a mixed-use development containing commercial, industrial, and residential uses. The developer also proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to enable the project as presented.

UPDATES:

February 16, 2026 – Public hearing to be held with the Board of Supervisors (7:00 pm)

February 3, 2026 – Updated amendments received:

January 29, 2026 – Illustrative exhibits provided:

November 17, 2025 – Board of Supervisors to consider a Petition to Amend the Zoning Ordinance by the applicant.

July 21, 2025 – Concept plan and proposed amendments presented to Board of Supervisors (no action taken).

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EARLY START – Trash/Recycling Schedule Change – 4:00 a.m. Start each day – Please have a curbside the night before

Message from Penn Waste – Week of February 2, 2026, trash pickup will begin 1 hour early at 4:00 a.m.  PLEASE make sure all trash and recycling is put at curbside before the start time.   Also a reminder that for Monday and Tuesday pickup – you are allowed to put out up to 6- 32 gallon bags or containers since there was no pick up last week.

This early start time for each day will allow Penn Waste to safely and effectively complete collections and ensure all residents are serviced.

 

in Government

Vacancies – Planning Commission & GEARS Board

Mount Joy Township currently has 2 vacancies.

Planning Commission – Click here to read the Powers and Duties of the Planning Commission. As you are aware, this area is experiencing tremendous growth which takes time for planning and reviewing plans. Meetings are normally held on the 4th Monday of each month.

GEARS – If you are interested more in becoming a member of a regional board, then GEARS may be your preferred choice.  Please call David Wendel, Executive Director of GEARS (717-367-0355) to find out more about this board.  GEARS meetings are usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

If you are interested in either board, please complete the Application for Appointment Form and return to patricia@mtjoytwp.org.

 

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Community Development Director/Zoning Officer – Job Opening

Mount Joy Township, a community of approximately 11,000 residents in Northwestern Lancaster County, is accepting resumes for the position of Community Development Director/Zoning Officer. This position reports directly to the Board of Supervisors and Township Manager and partners closely with the Township Engineer, Solicitor and Public.

Duties include administration of the Township’s land development ordinances including Zoning, Stormwater Management and Subdivision and Land Development and will serve as the primary point of contact for developers and property owners regarding construction, permitting, subdivision, conditional use, rezoning and zoning hearing board processes and applications.

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits including health insurance, life insurance, paid time off and pension through the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System. Dental and vision insurance are also offered.

Qualified candidates should possess an overall knowledge of the Second Class Township Code, and comprehensive knowledge of the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration or a related field with a minimum of five years’ experience in a highly responsible Zoning position, preferably in the government sector.

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits including health insurance, life insurance, paid time off and pension through the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System.  Dental and vision insurance are also offered.  Compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, and experience.

Mount Joy Township seeks to fill this position immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For further information, please click here for the full job description. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references tracey@mtjoytwp.org or mail to, Mount Joy Township 8853 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

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2026 Proposed Budget

The 2026 Mount Joy Township budget is now open for inspection.  A public hearing will be during the regular monthly meeting on December 15, 2025 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

A tax increase is proposed: General Fund tax millage is proposed to increase .30 mills to 2.64.  The Fire tax millage is proposed to increase .20 mills to  1.10 mills. The proposed total tax millage will go from 3.24 to 3.74 mills in 2026. For a house with an assessed value of $200,000 the tax increase will be an additional $100.00

Should you have any questions on the 2026 budget, please feel free to contact the Township Treasurer Tracey Weaver at tracey@mtjoytwp.org or call the office 717-367-8917.

2026 Proposed Budget

 

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