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Construction and Building 

Activities that require permits – Your project may require one or more permits.  Click here for a list of activities that require permits.  If you do not see your project listed on the list, contact the Codes Department (610-918-1194) for more information.

Activities that require inspections – Your project may require one or more inspections. Click here for a list of activities that require inspections. If you do not see your project listed on the list, contact the Codes Department (610-918-1194) for more information.

Fee schedule – Click here for the Township fee schedule.

Permit forms and applications – Click on the link below that best describes your project to download the necessary forms and application materials.  Please review the “Activities that require permits” chart above because there may be special conditions that could impact your project. 

New dwelling construction
Addition
Residential and Commercial Alterations
Accessory structures (e.g. sheds, garages, greenhouses)
Agricultural building
Basement—finishing or remodeling
Bathrooms—adding or remodeling that requires new plumbing or new electrical work

Demolition—Application forms coming soon

Kitchens—remodeling that requires new plumbing, electrical work, cabinetry or appliances
Swimming Pools—in ground or above ground pools over 24” deep
Hot Tubs and Spas
Decks—new or replacement
Roofing—required for sheathing and/or rafter replacement
HVAC Systems such as new heat pumps, furnaces, oil burner, boilers, air conditioning (not including window units)
Retaining Walls over 4’ high
Walls—removal of or installation of any interior wall
Doors—if existing opening is enlarged
Windows—if existing opening will be enlarged or decreased in size in sleeping rooms
Plumbing—new supply, drain, waste or vent lines
Driveways (new or enlarged)
Earth Moving involving the disturbance of 5000 square feet or more or 100 cubic yards or grade change greater than 6 inches
Storm Water Management—change to existing storm water management system or new impervious coverage
Accessibility Features (e.g. ramps, lifts or elevators)
Fire Suppression or Sprinkler Systems
Signs
Change of use of the structure
Lighting

Tents—Application forms coming soon
 

The following permits are issued by the Chester County Health Department:

Wells – new or replacement (county permit)
Septic systems – new, replacement, or repair (county permit)

General construction and building permit review and approval procedures – The general permit review/approval process is provided below.  This process incorporates all types of permits and inspections.  Depending on which permits and inspections your project requires, you may only progress through a portion of this procedure.

1. Zoning and engineering application submittal – The applicant submits zoning and stormwater management / erosion and sedimentation control permit applications.  The code administrator checks the applications for completeness and makes sure fees are paid.  If an application is incomplete, the code administrator will ask the applicant to submit the missing information and/or return the application materials to the applicant.  If the application is complete, the code administrator will forward the materials to the zoning officer to review zoning compliance.

2. Zoning review – The zoning officer performs the zoning review.  If zoning is denied or more information is needed, the zoning officer will ask the applicant to submit missing information and/or return materials to applicant.  If zoning is approved, the zoning officer will forward the application to the Township engineer to review stormwater management / erosion and sedimentation control.

3. Engineering review – The Township engineer reviews stormwater management (SWM) / erosion and sedimentation control (E&S).  If SWM / E&S is denied, the engineer will prepare a letter to the applicant listing the deficiencies.  If SWM / E&S is approved, the engineer will issue an approval letter.

4. Zoning and engineering approval – The code administrator will call the applicant and ask them to pick up the zoning and SWM / E&S approvals.

5. Building permit application submittal – The applicant submits the general construction permit application.  The code administrator checks the application for completeness.  If the application is incomplete, the code administrator will ask the applicant to submit the missing information and/or return the application materials to the applicant.  If the application is complete, the code administrator will forward the materials to the building official.

6. Building review – The building official reviews the application.  If the permit is denied or more information is needed, the building official will ask the applicant to submit missing information and/or return materials to applicant.  If the building permit is approved, the code administrator will call the applicant and ask them to pick up the building permit.  The building permit fees will be paid at that time.

7. Miscellaneous permits – If your project requires other permits / approvals (e.g. lighting, sign), these permit applications would be submitted after zoning, SWM / E&S, and building approvals are obtained (if applicable).  The code administrator checks the application(s) for completeness and makes sure fees are paid.  If the application(s) is incomplete, the code administrator will ask applicant to submit missing information and/or return the application materials to the applicant.  If the application is complete, code administrator will forward the materials to the appropriate department/consultant. The application is reviewed.  If the permit(s) is denied or more information is needed, the Township will ask the applicant to submit missing information and/or return materials to applicant.  If the permit is approved, the Township will call the applicant and ask them to pick up the permit.

8. Inspections – Applicant begins work.  One or more of the following inspections may be required:

   1. Initial E&S

   2. Stomwater facility

   3. Setback and footing

   4. Backfill

   5. Rough framing

   6. Final E&S

   7. Final building

9. Project completion – Once all inspections are completed and work is satisfactory, the building official will issue the certificate of occupancy

 

 

 

 

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