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1. Are recreational fires permitted in Ross Township?

Yes! Cooking, recreation or ceremonial fires, are permitted so long as they are contained fires within a fireplace, brazier, pit, fire ring or other similar contained or enclosed structure. No fire shall burn within 10 feet of any combustible. View more details.

2. What size and type of fence can I have?

A privacy fence can be installed in the side and/or rear yards of the lot behind the building line. Fences can be no higher than 6 feet in Residential Districts or 8 feet in commercial or Industrial Districts. View more details.

3. What size shed or garage can I build?

No more than two (2) residential accessory buildings with a total combined square footage of 720 are permitted. View more details.

4. Can I have chickens?

Yes! View more details.

5. Where can I find the Code of Ordinances?

The code can be viewed online.

6. Does Ross Township have a noise ordinance?

Yes!  The use of lawnmowers, chainsaws and other mechanical or motorized tools commonly used on residential properties shall be used between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.  Normal land development and construction activities may occur between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.  Emergency work and snow removal are exceptions.  If violations occur, please call 911.  For additional details, check out the Ross Township Code of Ordinances.