Carlisle, PA

The Community Development Department of the Borough of Carlisle is responsible for planning & zoning, subdivision/land development, solid waste & recycling, and GIS Mapping. Community Development also handles code enforcement and construction inspection, ensuring that ordinances are enforced according to professional standards in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, the Pennsylvania Borough Code, and other appropriate statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

To ensure compliance, the Community Development Department requires submission of applications and/or plans and issues appropriate permits to applicants. Where appropriate, applications are reviewed by the Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, Historical Architectural Review Board, or the Board of Appeals.

The activities of the Community Development Department contribute directly to protecting and promoting the safety and health of the citizens and providing for the general welfare by ensuring coordinated and reasonable development within the Borough.

News
Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Intent & Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

Contact Information
Community Development Department
Borough of Carlisle
53 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-240-6930

Office Hours
7:30 AM-4:30 PM, Monday-Friday 

Staff
Michael Skelly
Planning/Zoning/Codes Manager
Zoning Officer/Building Code Official/Chief Code Enforcement Officer
717-240-6933

Sam Arnold
Building Code Official
717-240-6937

Craig Doll
Senior Building Code Official
717-240-6938

Linda Dougherty
Mapping/Records
717-240-6935

Lucretia Hefflefinger
Administration
717-240-6930

James Keller
Codes Administration Officer
Assistant Zoning Officer
717-240-6640