What are some of the items property maintenance inspectors look for?
A. Your trash cans should be at the side or rear of your house. You should maintain your lawn and landscaping appropriately, and not have junk or miscellaneous discarded items spread around your yard. You should maintain any fences. Q. May I have pigs and chickens on my property? A. No, unless you live in an “agricultural district.” Q.Am I permitted to have a home occupation in Harrison Township? A. Sometimes, under certain conditions. The ordinance below (Home Occupations, Harrison Township Zoning Resolution, Article 38, Section 3805) spells out the general rules to follow if you plan to operate a home business. A home occupation shall be an occupation carried on only within a dwelling unit by members of the family residing therein and provided: • There are no changes in the outside appearance of the dwelling, other than one (1) sign, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, non-illuminated and mounted flat against the wall of the principal building. No sign shall be painted directl
