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COMMUNITY EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
IT IS HOME IMPROVEMENT SEASON
The Township ’ s building and zoning enforcement programs are designed to protect public health and safety , to maintain sound property values , and to improve the visual image of the Township . All homeowners and business owners are required to adhere to these regulations so that we can maintain a stable and attractive community .
The Township of Shaler Code Enforcement Department handles a wide variety of responsibilities . One of which is the permit application process for all types of building projects . Whatever you are thinking of building throughout the year , we are here to guide you .
It is simple to recognize that an office building or commercial store might need a building permit . But it is equally important that homeowners recognize that their project may also require permits . Decks , pools , and additions are examples of residential projects that must be reviewed . Shaler Township participates in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and currently utilizes the 2009 series of the International Construction Codes . If you are uncertain your project requires a permit or plan review , we are available to answer all your questions . Please reach out to the Code Enforcement Department for assistance at 412.486.9700 , ext . 216 or 222 .
SHALER AREA ROTARY CLUB The Shaler Area Rotary Club would like to thank the local community businesses and individuals who helped make our Charity golf outing a great success . A special thanks to our two major sponsors at Fitzsimmons Metal Co . and NAES Power Contractors , and to our silver sponsors at Pasquale ’ s Pizzeria , Peace Dental , Pittsburgh Estate Law , and OSPTA , Shaler Physical and Hand Therapy . The event couldn ’ t be successful without the golfers , and we would also like to send our appreciation to the Mt Royal VFW , Benze ’ s Blue Goose Saloon , Kitchen Fair , GIS Auto , Over and Under Steel and Rigging , Bock Funeral Home , Bittner Vision , Dave Florijan CPA , Wayne and Cindy Skelley , Matt Martella ’ s team , Joe and David Doorley , Vince Massaro , Mark Mendicino , and Cable Orthodontics for sponsoring teams . We also want to thank all those who sponsored a tee sign as well which helps tremendously . Proceeds from this year ’ s event will go to our college scholarship program for Shaler Seniors , for summer camp grants at the Boys and Girls club in Millvale , to the Shaler Backpack Initiative , local food banks , and other community service projects . To learn more about the Shaler Area Rotary club or for membership opportunities visit our website at www . shalerarearotary . org

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DOOR TO DOOR SOLICITATION
Businesses soliciting door to door in Shaler Township are required to obtain a permit , which requires background checks , photos and applications for each person soliciting for that business . A listing of businesses with valid solicitation permits for Shaler Township can be found on the Township website . The Township receives many applications throughout the year , including sales of educational materials , electric energy sales , pest control services and cable television providers . The Township cannot deny these companies the right to solicit door to door but we have some options for homeowners to consider regarding this matter .
Hours for soliciting are from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM , Monday through Saturday . No soliciting is permitted on Sundays and national holidays . Shaler Township residents may submit their address to the “ No Solicitation List ”. This list is provided along with the permit to the solicitor once all their background information has been verified and prior to the issuance of permits . This list is sorted by street address and companies are advised
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that they are not permitted to solicit at addresses contained on this list .
The “ No Solicitation List ” will be updated every three years . If you provide your email address when you sign up to be included on the list , you will receive an email as the expiration date of your listing approaches asking if you wish to remain on the list . Businesses that have permits before that date may still solicit your residence unless you have a “ No Solicitors ” sign on your door . “ No Solicitors ” stickers are available at the Township Municipal Office for $ 2.00 .
Please keep in mind that religious organizations , non-profits , as well as community groups , are exempt from applying for a solicitation permit .
For more information regarding any of the information above , please refer to the Shaler Township website under Community , Door to Door Solicitation . If you have issues with a business soliciting , please call 9-1-1 immediately . The Police Department will investigate and determine if the individual has a permit . Many residents email the Township or wait until the next day to lodge a complaint . By then , the solicitor has left the area and the police have a more difficult time locating the person to speak with them regarding the complaint .
Except for § 169-13A ( relating to exclusive right to a location ) and § 169-13B ( relating to prohibited hours of canvassing and soliciting ), nothing in this chapter shall be held to apply to : A . Any sales conducted pursuant to statute or by order of any court . B . Home delivery of daily or weekly newspapers . C . Persons having an established place of business within the Township or their employees , for soliciting orders from customers and delivering the same . D . Farmers who themselves or through their employees vend , sell , or dispose products of their own farms or gardens . E . Soliciting by charitable or religious canvassers when the person is acting in his or her capacity as a member of a charitable , religious or nonprofit organization or corporation which has received tax-exempt status under 26 U . S . C . § 501 ( c )( 3 ) or other similar civic , charitable or nonprofit organizations . F . Person engaged in political or other First Amendment speech or solicitation . G . Minors under the age of 18 years of age . For more information regarding the Shaler Township Ordinance , please refer to the Shaler Township website under Government , Ordinances , Chapter 169 for Peddling / Solicitation .