MISSION STATEMENT

Provide fair and consistent enforcement of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and the Code of the Borough of West Chester through community engagement and the utilization and application of the latest training and education in the profession in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of our community.

Core Functions

The Building & Housing Department is responsible for enforcement of the Borough Code & the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. This involves reviewing and issuing construction permits. zoning approvals, land development reviews, regulation and inspection of rental properties & property maintenance enforcement.  

Code of the borough of west chester

recently adopted zoning code amendments and maps that will become effective on November 20th

• Zoning Update Final (PDF)
• PUC Final (PDF)
• Appendix A- WC - Base Zoning Map (PDF)
• Appendix B- WC - Overlay Zoning Districts Map (PDF)
• Appendix C- WC - Resource Protection Map 04-09-2021 (PDF)
• Appendix D - West Chester Zoning Districts area and bulk Summary 04-09-2021 (PDF)
• Appendix E - WC HO 60-75 design guidelines revised 02-19-2021 (PDF)
• Appendix F - West Chester Historic Carriage House Inventory 04-09-2021 (PDF)

***Please be advised that all building permits are to be submitted electronically.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Building and Housing office for assistance.*** --- Construction Permit Application

RENTAL FORMS

• Rental Registration Form (online)
• Tenant Landlord Form (online)
• Rental Inspection Schedule for 2022 (PDF)
• Addendum to Residential Rental Agreement

FORMS

• Café Permit Application
• Construction Permit Application
• HARB Application

More Information

• Building
• Housing
• Zoning

REPORT A PROBLEM

• Building Code Enforcement
• Sidewalk Problem
• Sidewalks / Ice

RESOURCES

• Approved Electrical Underwriters List
• Fee Schedule
• Plot Plan Information and Example