All Things Ransom

 

 

WHEN ARE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS HELD?

Township Board of Supervisors Meeting:

  • When: 1st Monday of the month at 6 pm
  • Where: 2435 Hickory Lane, Ransom Township, PA 18411
  • Exceptions:
    • June 1 at Mount Dewey Community Hall
    • September 14 at Township Building
    • October 5 at Mount Dewey Community Hall
    • November 9 at Township Building
  • Work sessions for the Board of Supervisors
  • When: Wednesday prior to the meeting at 5 pm
  • Where: 2435 Hickory Lane, Ransom Township, PA 18411
  • Exception:
    • November 24, Tuesday, due to holiday proximity

Planning Commission meetings are the third Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at 2435 Hickory Lane

WHAT ARE THE BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS?

Township office hours are Monday through Thursday 8-4 ; Fridays by appointment.

To arrange an appointment, please call Julie Kelly at 570.586.7250.

WHAT DO I DO IF I HAVE A COMPLAINT?

If you need to file a complaint, you MUST submit your concern in writing to the Ransom Township Business Office

either via a direct email to office@ransomtownshippa.gov or a signed letter with your contact information

sent to Ransom Township, 2435 Hickory Lane, Ransom Township, PA 18411.

Once the information is received and reviewed, the proper authority will investigate the allegation.

 

WHEN ARE THE RECYCLING DATES?

They are listed on the home page of this website as well as on the calendar.

 

WHAT IS THE LAND SUBDIVISION PROCESS AND FEES?

Click HERE for a subdivision application, review rates for Ransom Township are as follows:

  • Minor subdivision = $35 & $10 per lot created
  • Major subdivision = $200 & $25 per lot created

These rates do NOT include PA DEP, Lackawanna County Planning Commission review fees or filing fees

WHAT ARE THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW RATES?

Non-Residential Structures

(Commercial, office, professional, Manufacturing, warehousing / distribution and similar facilities)

= $75.00 plus $7.50 per 1,000 square foot of floor area

Two Single – Family Residential Dwellings on an existing lot = Flat Fee $75.00

Multi-Family Residential

(Three or more residential unit, such as apartments, townhouse, condominiums,

dormitories, nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, etc) = $75.00 plus $15 per unit. Minimum fee: $105.00

Set rate to re-sign approved subdivision plans = $200

Set rate to change form B Waivered non-buildable lot to buildable lot = $200

 

WHAT IS THE PROCESS AND FEE TO REQUEST AN APPEAL HEARING?

Zoning Hearing Board Fee:

$800 deposit per hearing date, plus any additional fees .

Submit an Appeal Application.

WHAT ARE THE FEES FOR ON-LOT SEWAGE AND WHO DO I CONTACT?

Click HERE for a fee schedule.

Contact Ransom Township Sewage Enforcement Officer, John Watts at 570.278.3100.

A copy of the sewer permit is required to be given to the building inspector when applying for a building permit.

Once issued, the sewer and / or building permit (covered in plastic) shall be posted within 10 feet from the edge of the property involved

WHAT REQUIRES A BUILDING PERMIT, WHAT IS THE FEE AND WHO DO I CONTACT?

All building and all remodeling within the township are governed by the Uniform Construction Code and their required permits.

You MUST present your sewage permit for a new commercial/home construction permit.

WHO DO YOU CONTACT WITH A PERMITTING QUESTION?

Cody Stanco – Flood Plain Administrator and Permitting 570.984.1114

Donald Wells – Zoning Officer 570.498.4486

NEIC – Building Permits 570.280.2111