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Parks & Recreation Programs

Borough Park and Recreation Programs include programs specifically for children as well as activities that accommodate all age groups.

Staff Directory

See the full staff directory of the Borough of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

The Mayor

Ron Strouse grew up in the Doylestown area, graduated from Central Bucks High School, and earned his Bachelor of Arts with departmental and university honors from American University. He has resided in the Borough for over a decade.

Borough Council & Mayor

Boroughs are governed by an elected Council. In Doylestown Borough, this Council consists of nine members serving four (4) year terms. The Borough is divided into three Geographic Wards, each with three (3) Council Representatives.

Borough Facilities Rentals

Burpee Pavilion is available for rental from April 1 through October 1 each year.

Borough Hall

All Borough administrative and department offices are located at 10 Doyle Street, accessible parking is available.

Borough Manager's Office

John Davis has been Borough Manager since May 1994. Prior to that, he served first as Assistant Borough Manager and then as Public Works Director from 1989-1994.

Administration & Staff

Information on the staff and administration of the Borough is available here.

Fanny Chapman Pool

Fanny Chapman Memorial Pools host family and individual swim memberships, swim lessons for all ages, and swim and dive teams.

Commercial Permits

Doylestown Borough requires permits for many things. If you are contemplating doing work, renting a space, or opening a new business in Doylestown please make sure you have the proper permits.

Planning & Zoning Department

The Planning, Building & Zoning Department is responsible for enforcement of all Borough Codes and laws, except traffic, parking and criminal regulations, which are the jurisdiction of the Police Department.

Zoning Hearing Board

Zoning Hearing Board, Boards & Commissions, Borough of Doylestown, PA

Zoning District

​Zoning creates the character of a town by regulating what can be done and what can be built in specific parts of town. Zoning also ensures that town grows and thrives with features that make it safe and comfortable for all residents and businesses.

Contact Doylestown Borough

Contact the Borough of Doylestown for information and assistance.

Land Development & Subdivision

​Land development and subdivision activity in Pennsylvania is regulated by the Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and the Municipal Planning Code of Pennsylvania.

Handicap Accessibility

This page deals with accessibility issues that must be addressed when a permit is applied for. For information about addressing concerns with existing businesses or occupancies, consult the ADA Homepage.

Tax Information

Pennsylvania's system of property tax collection utilizes elected Tax Collectors to act as the receiving agent for the various taxing entities. These entities include the Local Municipality (Doylestown Borough), the County Government (Bucks), and the School District (Central Bucks).

Snow & Ice Removal

The Borough first plows major streets for emergency vehicle passage as the highest priority. After that, clearing side streets is the next priority.

Prevent Soliciting

Registration of a residential address on the Do-Not-Sell list prohibits all soliciting and peddling by a licensee at such address. Addresses will remain on the list until removal is requested by owner or occupant.

Pay a Water Bill

​The Water Department is located in Borough Hall at 10 Doyle Street. You can pay your bill on line or by mail with a check or in person with cash, check, or credit card.

Deed Registration

Doylestown Borough Code of Ordinance, Chapter 24, Part 5, Sections 503 and 504 require any person, entity, firm or corporation acquiring real property in Doylestown Borough to register the deed to said property within two business days of recording the Deed with the County of Bucks.

Pay a Parking Ticket

Explore the available options to pay a parking ticket in the Borough of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Parking Department

Fanny Chapman Pool

​The Fanny Chapman Memorial Swimming Pool was opened in 1927 with the simple notion that children should have a place to swim. Since its inception, countless youth and adults alike have benefited from this opportunity.

Public Works Committee

The Borough Public Works Department continues to be responsible for the maintenance and construction of the Borough's infrastructure. This now includes not just streets, but bike paths, storm drainage systems, the water distribution systems, park and recreation facilities, and Borough-owned buildings, just to name a few.

Borough Fee Schedule 2024

Learn about the Borough Fee Schedule.

Emergency Services

Below please find links to the pages of the Doylestown Borough's emergency services teams

Emergency Management

The Borough of Doylestown Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for ensuring the readiness of the Borough for emergencies of any kind through an integrated and collaborative program that educates the public on how to prepare for emergencies, works with organizations throughout the county to prepare emergency contingencies, mitigate the impact of emergencies and enable the Borough to recover from an emergency as quickly as possible.

Fire Marshal

The Fire Marshal acts as a liaison with the Fire Company and other emergency services agencies. The Fire Marshal also coordinates fire prevention pre-planning with the Building Inspector for new buildings and changes of use, and facilitates investigative responses by the County Fire Marshal’s office for fire incidents in the Borough.

Public Records

Public records will be available for inspection and copying at the Borough Municipal Building during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with the exception of holidays.