Caernarvon Township is a rural community of 2,312 residents in southeastern Pennsylvania, conveniently located an hour west of Philadelphia and an hour east of Harrisburg. There are a variety of opportunities for residents to get involved in the community by serving on boards, participating in sports programs and participating in community service organizations.

Caernarvon Township is 8.9 square miles and is located in Berks County.

Caernarvon Township offers a variety of housing types from garden apartments to small, older homes to luxury condominiums to spacious estate homes. Caernarvon Township is ideally located at exit 298 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Caernarvon Township is a highly desirable location for families with children as well as retirees.

In 2004, Caernarvon Township, Berks County, was named the 5th fastest growing township in the state of Pennsylvania.

Committee Vacancies
Date Added: 2007-09-01

The Township has vacancies on the following committees for those residents who would like to volunteer to serve their community. Anyone interested in serving on these committees or has questions should call the Township office at 610-286-1010.

Zoning Hearing Board - Alternate (1 or 2)

Assistant Emergency Management Coordinators (2)

Cable TV Advisory Board (3)

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New Links
Date Added: 2007-08-01

Click here to see:

Pennwood Traffic Calming Survey

Pennwood Walking Trails

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Required Inspections & Permits
Date Added: 2006-08-08

As of August 8, 2006, construction activities in Caernarvon Township will require the following inspections and permits in order to assure compliance with the Pennsylvania UCC. The inspections and permits are:

1 – BUILDING

2 – PLUMBING

3 – MECHANICAL

4 – ELECTRICAL AND

5 – FIRE PREVENTION (not required in residential)

Please watch the website for upgraded applications and fees.

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