Ord2010-06 of Lancaster Township provides regulations for solicitation & canvassing within the township. Anyone wishing to solicit, must have a permit from the township. Exceptions are: officers or employees of the township, county, state or federal government, and charitable, religious or nonprofit organizations. (To apply for a permit, go to Forms & Applications.)
To assist residents, following is a list of permits that have been issued in Lancaster Township. Check back regularly as permits are approved.
| Permit No. | Business/Organization | Reason for Permit | Permit Start Date |
Permit Finish Date |
| 2018-01 | Aspen Home Improvements | Introductions/free estimates | ASAP | 12/31/2018 |
| 2018-02 | Power Marketing Group | Energy supply company | 3/19/2018 | 12/31/2018 |
| 2018-03 | Rocksteady Promotions | Clean Energy | 3/13/2018 | 4/13/2018 |
| 2018-04 | Renewal by Andersen | Introductions/free estimates | 3/13/2018 | 12/31/2018 |
| 2018-05 | Tru Green | Lawn care | 4/18/2018 | 12/31/2018 |
| 2018-06 | Edward Jones | Financial Services | 5/1/2018 | 12/31/2018 |
| 2018-07 | LGCY Power (Solar) | Free Solar Energy | 6/14/2018 | 6/30/2019 |
| 2018-08 | JP McCaskey Music Program | Donations | 10/6/2018 | 10/6/2018 |
Important things for residents to remember:
- Never open your door to a stranger, and do not allow yourself to be bullied by anyone who wants access to your home. Your safety should be your #1 concern.
- Ask to see photo ID, and the permit issued by Lancaster Township. Solicitors/Canvassers are required to carry these at all times.
- Solicitation and canvassing shall only occur within Lancaster Township during the following hours: Monday thru Friday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, and Saturday & Sunday from Noon to 8:00pm.
- Solicitors/Canvassers must conduct themselves in a polite and courteous manner at all times. No “hard-sell” tactics will be tolerated.
- No solicitor, peddler or canvasser shall contact any residence within Lancaster Township that has a sign posted in the window or door indicating solicitation/canvassing is not desired at that residence.
- If you feel threatened in any way, at any time — call 9 1 1.
- If someone is soliciting/canvassing without a permit, call the police non-emergency # (717) 664-1180 to report them, or any unusual behavior you notice.
- To read the complete ordinance, click here.
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