Our Mission:      The Code Department will protect the health, safety, welfare, natural resources and historic
                              resources of the Township to promote and improve the quality of life for all residents in
                              accordance with the Township vision statement and applicable plans and ordinances 

Our Vision:         Who we are is the possibility of being the premier code department in Chester County by
                             providing courteous, informed interaction with our customers and fair, even enforcement of the
                             ordinances we charged to uphold. 

Our Promises:   We promise to provide accurate, timely information to all customers at their request.We promise
                              to respect each customer as an individual and treat them with dignity and integrity.We promise  
                              to be on time.We promise to evenly and fairly enforce applicable ordinances without regard to 
                              race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, economic status, handicap or religious preference.
                              We promise to do our utmost to assist residents and other stakeholders in being compliant
                              with applicable ordinances.

The purpose of the Building Code is to provide minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through affordability, structural strength, means of egress, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation and the safety of life and property from fire and other hazards.

The East Goshen Zoning Ordinance is intended promote and protect the public health and safety, prevent overcrowding of land, blights and congestion, provide for various types of residential dwellings, to further the goals and objectives set forth in the Township Comprehensive Plan and to encourage the appropriate reuse of historic structures.

Zoning Hearing Board & Members     
Zoning Officer
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