Notice:
The March Legislative Meeting will be held on Tuesday March 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM (instead of the usual Monday evening.)
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Opening on the Planning Commission
The Township is seeking a resident to serve on the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission members work with the Township Engineer to review Land Development and Subdivision Plans and help guide the Township in other development and zoning related matters. They meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM, as needed. Please contact Township Manager Gwen Patterson at 412-741-6555 x19 or aleppomgr@aleppotownship.com with any questions or to submit a letter of interest.
Upcoming Opening on the Aleppo Township Authority
The Township is seeking a candidate to serve on the Aleppo Township Authority Board. The Authority Board is tasked with managing the water and sewer service in the Township and surrounding service areas. The candidate must be a resident of the Township or a customer of the Authority. The Authority meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 4:30 PM. Please contact Township Manager Gwen Patterson at 412-741-6555 x19 or aleppomgr@aleppotownship.com with any questions or to submit a letter of interest.
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Do Not Feed the Deer
The Commissioners adopted an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer in Aleppo Township. Click here to see the proposed ordinance.
A recent article in the Sewickley Herald discussed deer culling programs in the surrounding areas. Click here to see the article.
Suburban Whitetail Management of Wexford is an organization that conducts controlled culling programs. They work with individual property owners to determine if your land is suitable for the program. They can be reached at suburbanwhitetailpa@gmail.com.
The PA Game Commission has produced a pamphlet explaining why people should not feed deer. Please click here to read the information.
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Residential Yard Waste Drop-off
The Quaker Valley COG has partnered with Michael Brothers in Reserve Township for a Residential Yard Waste Drop-off program. At this time, there is no charge to drop off your yard waste. This pilot program is open to individual homeowners/residents within the QVCOG communities, but is not open to any commercial businesses and/or landscapers. Please click here for more details and for participation rules.
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Open Burning Regulations
Aleppo Township follows Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) regulations regarding open burning. Fires may be no larger than 3 feet wide by 3 feet long by 2 feet high – the size of a recreational fire pit. Residential burn barrels are not allowed.
Click here to see the Open Burning Fact Sheet, and click here to see Allegheny County’s Open Burning brochure. The full legislation can be accessed here.
To file a complaint about a nuisance or smoky fire, visit callcenter.alleghenycounty.us and follow the prompts to File Complaint >> Health Department >> Air Quality.
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Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
The Township adopted the new Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map on August 15, 2022.
To see the NEW Zoning Ordinance, click here. To see the NEW Zoning Map, click here.
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Glass Recycling has arrived in the Quaker Valley!
The Quaker Valley Council of Governments (QVCOG) has found a permanent local location for glass recycling that is open to all QVCOG communities – this includes Aleppo residents. The glass dumpster will be located in Sewickley Borough’s Riverfront Park at 300 Chadwick Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 beginning Saturday, March 12, 2022. Please click here for location information: Glass Recycling Announcement 2022 and click here for the glass recycling rules: Glass Recycling Rules 2022.
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Earth Day 2022 Cleanup Event
Aleppo’s annual Earth Day Roadside Cleanup Event was held on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The weather was great, and the day was a success. Thanks to all who turned out to help!
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