Hilltown Township

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Documents, Forms & Permits

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Building & Zoning
- General Information
  - 2024 Fee Schedule
  - Property Records And Plot Plans
  - Request To Review Records Form
  - What Permits Do I Need?
  - Frequently Asked Questions
    - Does Hilltown Township require a new Certificate of Occupany for the re-sale of a residence?
      No. View the document for an expanded answer and letter to supply to your lender.
    - Can I have horses, livestock or poultry (etc.)?
      How much land do I need, and how many animals can I have? View the question for an expanded answer.
    - Can I review a property's history? Do you have a plot plan for a property?
      Yes, property records are public information; plot plans are available for some properties -- if they exist. View the question for an expanded answer and links to the needed form.
    - Residential Fence Requirements
      Do I need a permit? What are the rules?
    - Sheds, Garages, Pool Houses, Pole Buildings, etc.
      Do I need a permit for a Shed? a Garage? What are the regulations for Pool Houses, Studios, etc.? Can I build a pole building?
    - Accessory Family Apartments
      Does Hilltown Township allow In-Law Dwellings? What are the requirements and restrictions?
    - Home Occupation 'Professional Offices' and 'Home Crafts'
    - What Permits Do I Need?
    - Can I Get A Variance?
  - Applications
    - Zoning Permit Application
      PLEASE BE ADVISED: Zoning Fee is due at time of submission of any Zoning Permit Application. See FEE SCHEDULE, Section XIII.
    - Zoning Permit for Tenant U&O Application
    - Residential Building Permit Application (Revised: 11/ 2022)
      Use for ALL residential projects; including: electrical, plumbing and mechanical.
    - Residential Roofing Permit Application
      For non-residential roofing projects use 'Commercial Building Permit Application' (below).
    - Residential Mechanical/HVAC Permit Application
    - Commercial Building Permit Application (Revised: 2022)
      Use for all non-residential and multi-family projects
    - Sign Permit Application
      Most sign regulations may be found under the 'Signs' heading below; Complete regulations are available in Article VII of the Zoning Ordinance.
    - Zoning Hearing Board Application
      For Variances, Special Exceptions, Appeals of an Action of the Zoning Officer, or Appeal of an Zoning Enforcement Notice.
    - Township Road Occupancy Permit (Driveways & Utilities)
    - Stormwater Management Application
    - Individual Residence Spray Irrigation Sewage System (IRSIS) Permit Application
    - Holding Tank Application
    - On-Lot Sanitary Sewer System Operation & Maintenance Agreement Application
    - Well Application
    - Conditional Use Application
    - Political/Temporary Sign Permit
  - Zoning
    - Zoning Ordinance - Chapter 160
      Codified June 2019; Board of Supervisors approved August 26, 2019 by Ordinance 2019-002.
    - Zoning Map
    - Table Of Allowable Uses By Zoning District
      Zoning Ordinance 160 attachment 2, as a separate document.
    - Table Of Performance Standards, Bulk And Area
      Zoning Ordinance 160 attachment 3, as a separate document.
    - Road Right Of Way Widths
    - Residential Setbacks, By Zoning Districrt
    - Ordinance 2022-002 Amending Chapter 160 of the Hilltown Township Code of Ordinances
    - Ordinance 2019-002
      Codification of Ordinance of Hilltown
    - Ordinance 2017-003
      Misc. Revisions to Zoning Ordinance, Lot Size Definition, Patio and Deck Setbacks, Non-commercial swimming Pool, Accessory Family Residence, Residential Solar System, Site Capacity and Performance Standards.
    - Ordinance 2017-001
      Requirements and Restriction for growing and retailing Medical Marijuana
    - Ordinance 2015-003
      Ordinance 2015-003 revises the Hilltown Township Zoning Ordinance with specific regard to Floodplain issues and requirements. More broadly, the ordinance deletes and modifies most Floodplain related requirements and refers the reader to the 'stand alone' Flood Plain Ordinance (Ordinance 2015-002).
    - Ordinance 2015-002 Flood Plain Ordinance
  - Sample Diagrams and Details
    
    The samples in this section are informative only, and are not prescriptive; their are many acceptable ways of designing a project. These details are intended as aids and examples of the level of information that your plans should communicate. Details may be adapted or use to supplement your submission. All documents in the section were created by Hilltown Twp Building Office, or are believed to be in 'Public Domain' or are here with the permission of the author; if you believe a document is here improperly, please contact Hilltown Township Zoning Office.
    - Basement Firestop Details
      These details are supplied to demonstrate some areas where firestopping is required in the most common method of finishing a basement. The details may or may not be applicable to your project, and may not cover all situations. If the details are applicable, you may attach them to your application to demonstrate how you will comply with requirements.
    - How To Draw A Plot Plan
    - Sample Deck Plans
  - Help Sheets
    - Residential Solar
    - How to draw a Plot Plan?
  - Signs
    - Sign Permit Application
      Most sign regulations may be found under the 'Signs' heading below; Complete regulations are available in Article VII of the Zoning Ordinance.
    - Selected Sections of ZO Regulating Permanent Signage
    - Political/Temporary Sign Permit
  - Select Ordinances
  - Stormwater
  - Documents & Misc Forms
- Building
  - Applications
  - Help Sheets & Sample Plans
  - UCC Board of Appeals
    - UCC Apeals Board Application
- Subdivision & Land Development
  - Stormwater
  - Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance
    - Chapter 140 Subdivision & Land Development
      Codified June 2019, approved by the Board of Supervisors on August 26, 2019 by Ordinance 2019-002.
    - Subdivision/Land Development Review Application
    - Land Development Waiver Request Application
    - Sketch Plan Submission Requirement Packet
    - Ordinance 2018-04 Omnibus SALDO Update
      Revises 2005 SALDO
    - Ordinance 2016-01 SALDO Updates
      Revises 2005 SALDO
    - Ordinance 2015-04 Flood Plain Definitions
      Revises 2005 SALDO
    - Ordinance 2014-03 Penndot HOP Procedures
      Revises 2005 SALDO
    - Ordinance 2013-01 SALDO Updates
      Revises 2005 SALDO
    - Ordinance 2011-07
      Revises 2005 SALDO
    - Ordinance 2011-03
      Revises 2005 SALDO
    - Ordinance 2009-04
      Revises 2005 SALDO
    - 2005-07-15 SALDO
      Subdivision Land Development Ordinance
- Zoning
  - General Information
  - Applications
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Help Sheets
  - Signs
    - Sign Permit Application
    - Signs In Commercial Districts
  - Zoning Hearing Board
    - Variances
    - ZHB Application
Finance
- Financial Reports
- Township Budgets
  - Budgets
    - 2025 Budget
  - Archive
General Information
- Agriculture Security Area Application
- Amusement Tax Permit Application
- Community Event Block Party Application
- Agreements
  - Fence Agreement Application
  - Professional Service Agreement
- Facility
  - Use Of The Meeting Room Application
  - Park Use Application
- Emergency Management
  - Pandemic Plan, Action & Preparedness Recommendations for Hilltown Residents
- Employment Opportunities
  - Application for Employment
Government
Maps
Parks & Open Space
Police
- Preliminary Employment Application 2023
- Application For Solicitation Permit
- Bucks County Crimes Against Older Adults
- Emergency Alarm Permit Registration
- Golden Watch Application
- Move In Permit
- Move Out Permit
- PERSONNEL COMPLAINT
- PERSONNEL COMPLIMENT
- Premise Alert Information Form
  The Premise Alert System is a system used to notify emergency first responders, including police, fire and emergency medical services, of residents with special needs and conditions when responding to a reported emergency at a specific address. This information is kept strictly confidential and participation in this program is voluntary. Participation, or the lack thereof, will in no way effect the level of service a resident will receive in the event of an emergency. It is the responsibility of participants in the program to update this information when necessary. It is recommended that the information be updated every year. You should not complete and submit this form unless you have the legal authority to provide and disclose this information.
- Right To Know Request Form (for Police related information only)
- Youth Aid Panel Application
- Announcements
Public Works
Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Solid Waste & Burning
Stormwater Management
Tax Collector
- Frequently Asked Questions