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Building, Housing & Zoning Regulations
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Building, Housing & Zoning Regulations
Download the Construction Permit Application, then send the completed application, plans, and all related information to the Building and Housing Department via email. Payment for permits is due at issuance.
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Online payments are not available.Building, Housing & Zoning Regulations
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General contractors register with the PA State Attorney General’s Office and then write the PA contractor number on the building permit.Building, Housing & Zoning Regulations
Electrical contractors need to submit proof that they passed the Master Electrical International Code Council (ICC) Exam along with their driver’s license.
Plumbing contractors need to submit proof that they passed the Master Plumbing International Code Council (ICC) Exam along with their driver’s license.
HVAC contractors need to submit proof that they passed the Master HVAC International Code Council (ICC) Exam along with their driver’s license.
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Rental inspections must be conducted once a year.Building, Housing & Zoning Regulations
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View the approved student housing list (PDF), updated November 12, 2013.Building, Housing & Zoning Regulations
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Work can be performed between the hours of 7 a.m to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No work is permitted on Sundays and/or holidays.Building, Housing & Zoning Regulations
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No certificate is required.Building, Housing & Zoning Regulations
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Building, Housing & Zoning Regulations
For plumbing inspections, please call the Building & Housing Dept at 610-696-1773. For HVAC inspections, please call Paul Bonnes at 484-880-7342 ext. 110.
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Within 24 hours after the end of snowfall; all snow and ice must be removed from the sidewalk. No one is permitted to put snow in the streets while clearing their property.Building, Housing & Zoning Regulations
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Yes, sidewalk permits can be obtained from the Public Works Department (205 Lacey Street). Public Works has copies of the sidewalk specifications / requirements. Please note, asphalt is not an approved material.Building, Housing & Zoning Regulations
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No advertisements or flyers are permitted to be posted in the borough.Building, Housing & Zoning Regulations
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Building, Housing & Zoning Regulations
No building permit is required for the installation of a pre-fabricated shed. However, zoning approval is necessary. To obtain zoning approval, a detailed plot plan must be submitted, drawn to scale showing the square foot measurements, as well as the percentages of the following 3 types of coverage:
- Building coverage
- Green space
- Impervious coverage
Please contact Building and Housing to properly identify which zoning district and block class the property lies and then refer to Chapter 112 of the borough’s Code of Ordinance, our Zoning Chapter, and locate the allowable coverage percentages under “Area and Bulk Regulations” for your district and block class. Submit the detailed plot plan to the Building and Housing office for review by the Zoning officer.
Access the following plot plan resources for more information:
- Plot plan definitions (PDF)
- Sample plot plan (PDF)
- What is a plot plan? (PDF)
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You can find the zoning code @ http://ecode360.com/6471979.Building, Housing & Zoning Regulations