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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.

First hearing date: April 14, 2026; 6:00 p.m. at the Gibble Auditorium of the Masters Center for Science, Mathematics and Engineering on the Elizabethtown College Campus (1 Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown)

Additional dates available for continuances: April 30, 2026 & May 12, 2026

Legal Notice / Scheduling Letter

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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Traditions of America – Proposed 55+ Community along Snyder Road

Traditions of America has proposed a 55+ community on a 90-acre farm along Snyder Road. They are requesting the property to be rezoned from Agricultural (A) to Low Density Residential (R-1).  They are also requesting a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.   A public hearing is scheduled for March 16, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Elizabethtown Area School District Middles School Auditorium, 600 East High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Meeting Location Map

2026-01-12 Letter to Mt Joy Twp re_ Petition Zoning Text and Zoning Map(11795339.1)

Proposed Rezoning and Text Amendment

2026-01-19 TOA Mount Joy Rezoning Presentation BOS

Location Map

2026-02-23 – TOA-Mount Joy Twp – Concept Plan

 

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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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Paper Shredding Event – September 19, 2026 @ Mount Joy Township

Mount Joy Township is partnering with East Donegal Township and West Donegal Township to host a shredding event on Saturday, September 19th from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Mount Joy Township municipal building.  This event is free of charge to all residents living in West Donegal Township, Mount Joy Township, and East Donegal Township. We will be limiting the amount of shredding to four boxes or bags of paper per property to be shredded.

We are asking those participating in this event for donations of non-perishable canned goods and boxed items (monetary donations also accepted) which will be given to the local food banks. Donations should be non-expired, non-breakable, and all items should be in unopened containers. Glass, frozen food, fresh produce/meats or home-made food will not be accepted. Your help is truly appreciated by those in need in our community!

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GEARS BOARD MEMBER NEEDED!

Mount Joy Township is in need of a Citizen Representative to be appointed to the Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation and Community Services (GEARS) Board.  The appointment would be made at the Board of Supervisors meeting on January 3rd and would be for a 3-year term.  The Board currently meets each month on the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 P.M.   If interested, please fill out the Application for Appointment form and return it to Patricia Bailey, Mount Joy Township Secretary by December 17th.

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