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do I need a permit?
A permit is required for:
- Construction, enlargement, alteration, renovation,
remodeling, demolishing or moving of a structure
and for removal of asbestos and underground
storage tanks. A permit is not required for
ordinary repairs, such as repainting, pointing,
replacement of doors and windows within existing
openings.
Download
the form here.
- Interested in going green and reducing your
permit fees? Building permit fees may
be reduced by up to 50% for new building, renovations,
or additions that utilize environmentally friendly
practices. Each point is worth 1% of the
building permit fee. Download
the "Green Points Worksheet" here.
Please note that the final determination of
points awarded will be made by the Building
Code Official.
- Roofing and siding.
Download the form here.
- Sidewalk & Curbing.
Download the form here.
- Driveways, walkways, and accessory buildings
under 200 square feet.
Download
the form here.
- Fences.
Download the form here.
Click here for the special permitting requirements for boundary fences.
- All plumbing work,
except that work that involves only the replacement of fixtures, working
parts of a faucet or valve or the clearance
of stoppages.
Download the form here.
Download
the form here.
Permits
and/or licenses are also required for:
- Operation
of a Bed and Breakfast establishment
- Operation of a
day-care center
- Installation of
a sign outside of the Town Center
- Installation of
a fence
- Transient retail
business
- Restaurants
- Excavations between
the curb lines of any street
- Subdivision, Land
Development, or Stormwater Management Plans
Commercial Project? If so, click here to download a copy of our commercial building permitting process.
Use & Occupancy Certificate:
Call
the Borough office (610-543-4599) for more information
on any of the above.
How
much will it cost?
Fees
for permits and licenses are set annually by Borough
Council. Click
here to download a fee schedule for 2012.
Is
there a licensing requirement for contractors?
All contractors, unless required to be registered with the Commonwealth, must be registered and pay an annual license fee to
the Borough. All contractors must also provide proof
of liability and workers' compensation insurance. Click here to download a form.
When
does a resident need to go to the Zoning
Hearing Board ?
- Applying for a Variance: All building permit applications are reviewed by the Borough's Zoning Officer. If the proposed project does not meet the requirements of the Borough Zoning Code, the applicant will be referred to the Zoning Hearing Board to apply for a variance. The most common requests for variances are when a proposed addition exceeds allowable lot coverage or sits too close to the property line. Click here for a printable copy of the Zoning Hearing Board Application and instructions.
- Applying for a Special Exception: A special exception is a use permitted within a zoning district, but subject to certain specific conditions. To apply for a special exception please click here to download a copy of the Application and instructions.
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