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A separate Occupancy Report must be completed for each rental property. Tenant list must be supplemented within (15) days of arrival of... More… A separate Occupancy Report must be completed for each rental property. Tenant list must be supplemented within (15) days of arrival of tenants not previously reported. Please complete and submit this form to Building & Housing Department, 401 E. Gay St. West Chester, PA 19380. Less…

Request for contact regarding possible incident.

Reports of issues with parking meters,

Posting Request

Request for Meter Bag Rental: Note: Meter Bags at construction sites are solely to be used by Company Vehicle’s needed for the job... More… Request for Meter Bag Rental: Note: Meter Bags at construction sites are solely to be used by Company Vehicle’s needed for the job only. There will be no exception made on non-company vehicle’s being parked on a Meter Bag.Less…

Request limit for permit parking.

To apply for a permit for tree removal, pruning, or planting or any other tree work. The tree removal contractor shall adhere to ANSI A... More… To apply for a permit for tree removal, pruning, or planting or any other tree work. The tree removal contractor shall adhere to ANSI A 300 and Z133 safety standards. Contractors are also required to submit their General Liability and Workers Compensation insurance certificates to the Public Works Office.Less…

You can get involved in the Borough’s rain gardens and keep them looking their best. Volunteers will be involved in plant selection,... More… You can get involved in the Borough’s rain gardens and keep them looking their best. Volunteers will be involved in plant selection, planting, and light garden maintenance, and most importantly making sure the infrastructure is working as intended. Participation is contingent on volunteer attendance at an annual training in March, held in conjunction with the Borough's rain garden maintenance provider, and volunteers must sign off on basic rules for participation and a liability waiver. Participation may be capped at 1-2 volunteers per small garden, and 2-3 volunteers for larger gardens. Less…

Larcviciding standing water is an important component of the Borough's WNV Abatement Action Plan. Please complete the below form to... More… Larcviciding standing water is an important component of the Borough's WNV Abatement Action Plan. Please complete the below form to request free larvicide dunks for your property. You will be contacted to coordinate a pickup from Borough Hall (401 E. Gay St). *Borough residents and businesses only* For more information on the larvicide dunks visit: https://www.planetnatural.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/mosquito-dunks-faq.pdfLess…

Businesses may request a one-time, one year exemption from the Borough's 2019 Single Use Plastic Ban for consideration by the Borough's... More… Businesses may request a one-time, one year exemption from the Borough's 2019 Single Use Plastic Ban for consideration by the Borough's Sustainability Advisory Committee. Submissions should document efforts to curb single-use plastic waste as well as detailed explanation as to why the ordinance leaves no commercially-viable alternative for the affected business.Less…

The Borough's Sustainable Advisory Committee (SAC) is a volunteer committee tasked with advising Borough Council on matters of... More… The Borough's Sustainable Advisory Committee (SAC) is a volunteer committee tasked with advising Borough Council on matters of sustainability, as well as increasing collaboration between Borough departments on issues regarding the economic vitality and environmental sustainability of West Chester Borough. The SAC established Friends of Sustainable West Chester consisting of non-voting members working to further sustainability initiatives in the Borough. The group serves three primary purposes: • Create issue-focused teams to supplement the SAC's work on key areas (e.g. energy, stormwater, recycling) • Broaden citizen awareness and involvement in Borough sustainability initiatives • Recruit future SAC leadership Efforts of each team are coordinated by a 2nd year SAC member. Activities will be limited to research, organization of events or initiatives, and volunteering time and resources. Membership is subject to SAC approval. Less…

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Property owners making tangible efforts to reduce stormwater runoff may reduce their annual SPF assessments through the rebate and... More… Property owners making tangible efforts to reduce stormwater runoff may reduce their annual SPF assessments through the rebate and credit programs. Rebates are onetime discounts, and credits are ongoing (though they must be renewed every three years). The deadline for rebates and credits is July 31st of every year - following that date any rebates or credits approved will apply to future assessments. Property owners are welcome to appeal the impervious are (IA) basis for their assessment by submitting an appeal application. The deadline for appeals is March 31st every year- following that date a successful appeal will apply to future assessments only. An account must have a $0 past-due balance to submit an appeal or rebate and credit application.Less…