Planning / Zoning / Code Enforcement / Historic Preservation / Environmental Preservation


The Planning Department for the Borough of Gettysburg works with citizens and property owners to create a pleasant place to live and work. The department administers the following ordinances:

  • Historic District
  • Floodplain
  • Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
  • Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code
  • Property Maintenance Code
  • Recycling & Waste Collection
  • Regulated Rental Unit
  • Signs
  • Stormwater Management
  • Subdivision and Land Development
  • Zoning
  • Others as applicable

 All ordinances may be viewed by clicking here.


Gettysburg Zoning Code Update/Rewrite Project

Gettysburg Borough wants your feedback on the zoning rewrite project.  See our project page here for draft updates and information on upcoming meetings.


Gettysburg Sign Ordinance Update Project

Gettysburg Borough is currently in the process of updating the borough's sign ordinance. A copy of the current staff drafted language is available for review here. Please direct questions and comments to the Planning, Zoning, and Code Enforcement Department staff by email at permits@gettysburgpa.gov or feel free to call 717-334-1160 X 224 to speak with staff.

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Karen M. Mesher Planning Assistant / Asst. Borough Secretary (717) 334-1160 ext. 247
Debra English Historic and Environmental Preservation Coordinator (717) 334-1160 ext. 238
Peter Griffioen Code Compliance Officer (717)-334-1160. Ext 229
John Whitmore, AICP Planning Director (717) 334-1160 ext. 224
Charles R. Gable, MPA Borough Manager / Treasurer (717) 334-1160 ext. 222
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