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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 (meeting minutes): 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)

Second hearing date (meeting minutes): April 30, 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)

Third hearing date (meeting minutes): June 1, 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)

Fourth hearing date (meeting minutes): June 11, 2026; 6:00 p.m. at the Auditorium of the EASD Middle School (600 E. High Street, Elizabethtown)

Fifth hearing date: July 16, 2026; 6:00 p.m. at the Auditorium of the EASD Middle School (600 E. High Street, Elizabethtown)

Sixth hearing date: September 17, 2026; 6:00 p.m. at the Auditorium of the EASD Middle School (600 E. High Street, Elizabethtown)

Seventh hearing date: September 22, 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)

Eighth hearing date: October 14, 2026; 6:00 p.m. at the Auditorium of the EASD Middle School (600 E. High Street, Elizabethtown)

Location of Middle School Auditorium entrance

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:

Township Engineer review of plan / Landscaping plan markups

Traffic Study review

Applicant’s Exhibits submitted during the hearings:

 

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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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Weed Control & Fertilizer Application @ Parks – 9/2/2026

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (weather permitting) – broadleaf weed control and fertilizer will be applied at Wolgemuth Park, Old Trolley Line Park, Cove Outlook Park and the Township Municipal Complex property.  It is recommended that people and pets stay off the turf for at least 2-3 hours.  At this time we do not know the actual schedule as to what property will be done when.  Please plan your trip to the park accordingly.  Thanks!

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2026 Budget

The 2026 Mount Joy Township budget was adopted during the regular monthly meeting on December 15, 2025.   The budget included a tax increase: General Fund tax millage was increased .30 mills to 2.64.  The Fire tax millage was increased .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 Budget

 

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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 Complex. 8853 Elizabethtown Road,  Anyone participating in this event is asked to bring donations of canned or boxed items (monetary donations will also be accepted) to be given to local food banks.  Please no perishable or expired items.  All items should be in unopened containers.  Your support of the food banks is appreciated by those in need in our communities.

Acceptable items: white/color paper, checks, envelopes, fax paper, file folders, green bar.  Paperclips (if they cannot be removed) staples are okay.

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Binder clips, office supplies, ring binders, plastic binders, hanging file folders, hard drives, x-rays/microfiche, compact discs, electronics, batteries, syringes, medical waste, glass, cans, cardboard, Styrofoam, ink cartridges, toner, food, trash, hardback books, Metal items are the number one cause of shredding fires, 2nd is lithium batteries. Even food and trash can be harmful or damaging .  Please check your items to be shredded to make sure they do not have any unacceptable items.

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