The following list is provided as a guide for when you may need permits, but may not be all inclusive of all requirements:

Permits are required for the following projects:

• New Homes and Additions and alterations to existing homes
• Adding Bedrooms (Sewerage Enforcement Officer approval is required for dwellings with on-lot septic systems.)
• Finishing Basements.  Emergency egress requirements apply.
• Interior load bearing wall or beam relocation or removal.
• Decks, Patios, Sidewalks and Landscaping walls
• Landscaping that involves disturbing more than 2,000 sq. ft. of ground
• Dormers and porches.
• Additions or upgrades to electrical and plumbing systems.
• Pools – Any pool that has the ability to contain water at least 24” deep; includes Storable/bladder; above ground and in-ground pools.
• Spas and hot tubs.
• Sheds
• Replacing structures destroyed or damaged by weather, fire or other causes.
• Adding or changing stairs or railings.
• Installing or repairing Chimneys, liners and fireplaces.
• Changing type of heating or air conditioning units.
• Roof replacement when more than 25% of the roof deck material must be replaced.
• All commercial projects.
• Signs (including installation, replacement or modification of any sign).
• Temporary signs for events
• Fences
• New Businesses or a change in occupancy or business use.
• Home Occupations – Zoning
• Demolition
• Wells and Associated electrical wiring.

No Permits are required for the following activities:

• Insulating
• Painting or siding replacement
• Adding or replacing gutters
• Cosmetic interior changes
• Replacement of an existing residential water heater; furnace/heat pump, boiler or air conditioner with no change in size or capacity.
• Replacement windows and doors with the same opening dimensions.
• Replacement of plumbing and electrical fixtures. 

Other Types of Permits Include:

• Driveway Permits onto Township Roadways
• PennD.O.T. Permits for driveways onto state highways
• Septic On-Lot Permits (Including for repairs).

Revised 072909