Building

A Residential Building Permit is required for any residential new construction, addition, or alteration (including plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems). For new construction a plot plan review, must be submitted to Township, as well as the Township Engineer before any permits can be issued. A Non-Residential Building Permit is required for any and all Non-Residential construction, alterations or change in use. All Building Permit Applications should be accompanied by detailed (2 sets) construction drawings. All non-residential construction plans are required by Commonwealth Law to be prepared by a licensed designer, architect or professional engineer.

The list below is a general guide for various types of projects; the list is not all-inclusive and is intended to be used only as a starting point. A Zoning Permit may need to accompany the building permit for some projects.

• Basements, Kitchens, Bathroom Alterations/Additions
• New House, New Deck, New Store, New Office Building
• Change in Use
• Re-Occupy a Commercial Space
• Swimming Pools
• Re-Roof (Roof Application)
• Accessory Building >1000 sq. ft.
• Demolition of a Building/Structure
• Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical work