Permits
The Department of Community Development is responsible for processing and issuing building, zoning and other development permits; providing building inspections and residential plan reviews; and verifying compliance with all ICC and UCC building code requirements.
All new construction projects require the issuance of an approved permit prior to the start of construction. The following types of construction that require permits may include, but are not limited to;
New construction:
All new construction projects require the issuance of an approved permit prior to the start of construction. The following types of construction that require permits may include, but are not limited to;
New construction:
- Residential - New Homes or Additions
- Commercial - New Structures or Additions
- Attached roof over porch or deck
- Deck
- In-ground Pool
- Sump Specifications and Application
- Commercial Renovations
- Residential Renovations (Only certain types of residential renovations require the issuance of a permit. Contact the Permitting Office for more information)
- Shed
- Fence / Invisible Fence
- Above ground pool
- Carport
- Retaining Wall
- Hot tub
- Other detached structures under 1,000 square feet
- Demolition
- Earth Disturbance
- Permanent Sign
- Temporary Signs for commercial and non-profit organizations
- Road Opening
- Temporary Use/Structure (i.e. dumpster or storage pod)
- Special Event
- Sump Specifications and Application
- Keeping Domestic Chickens
Other Permit Documents
Zoning Map
Setback Requirements (Bulk and Area Requirements - Table A)
Additional Building Permit Requirements & Standard Deck Specifications
PA Residential Energy Provisions Sheet
Driveway Improvement Form
Residential Permit Applications
Residential New Construction & Additions
Residential Renovations
Residential Accessory Structures
Deck
In-ground Pool
Earth Disturbance
Demolition
Sanitary Sewer Connection
Temporary Use
Residential Certificate of Occupancy
Commercial Permit Applications
Commercial New Construction & Additions
Commercial Renovations
Commercial Accessory Structures
Permanent Sign
Commercial Certificate of Occupancy
Temporary Use/Special Event
Temporary Use - Fee Exempt/Non-profit Organizations ONLY
Scheduling an Inspection
To schedule an inspection a minimum of 24 hours advance notice is required.
If you need to schedule a final inspection for an accessory structure (shed/fence/carport/etc) or an inspection for a sump/stormwater controls please call the Township Permitting Office at (412) 486-0400 x 1304. You will need to provide your name, phone number, address, permit number and type of construction.
If you need to schedule a building inspection please contact the Township Building Inspector, Kevin Karman, directly at (412) 491-6868. You will need to provide your name, phone number, address, permit number and type of construction.
If you need to schedule an electrical inspection, please contact the Township Electrical Inspector, Gene Meaner, directly at (412) 821-0337 x 39. You will need to provide your name, phone number, address, permit number and type of construction.