Building Permits

Projects requiring both zoning and building permits:

  • New Structures

  • Additions

  • Demolitions

  • Decks  1

  • Garages  2

  • Structure Relocations

  • Renovations

  • Structural Changes

  • Porches

  • Signs

  • Temporary Buildings

  • Swimming Pools  3

  • Mobile Homes

  • "Pre-fab" Structures

  • Utility Sheds  4

  • Electrical

  • Mechanical

  • Plumbing

1

Decks 30" or higher above grade, supporting a roof or over a basement area.

2

Detached garages more than 1000 square feet of area or any garage attached to a residence.

3

Swimming pools 24" or more in depth.

4

Utility sheds more than 120 square feet of floor area and less than 1000 square feet of floor area do not require a building permit, however, do require a zoning permit.

 

Projects not requiring zoning or building permits:

  • Fences  1
    (6' high or less)

  • Utility Sheds  2
    (120 sq. ft. or less)

  • Pre-fab Swimming Pools  3
    (less than 24" in depth)

  • Decks  4
    (< 30" in height above ground, not supporting a roof or over a basement)

  • Roofing  5

  • Driveways or sidewalks
    (30" high or less)

  • Siding  5
    Replacement

  • Windows &  5
    Doors
    (without structural changes, changes in egress or fire rating requirements)

  • Kitchen  5
    Appliance Replacement

  • Toilet or Sink  5
    Replacement

  • Replacement of  5
    electrical switch, receptacle, or light fixture.
    (rated 20 amps + 120 volts or less - except GFCI protected devices)

  • Retaining walls
    (4' high or less)

  • Portable Appliances

1

Fences may not be installed in easements or right of ways. Fences must be a minimum of 1' inside the property line, no higher than 6' and may not affect sight distances of intersections. The township does not regulate which side of the fencing must face the adjacent properties. Call the zoning office for specifics on permitted fence placement.

2

Utility sheds may not be placed in an easement or right of way. Call the zoning office for specifics on permitted shed placement.

3

Swimming pools may not be located in the front yard and all pools are required to have a barrier surrounding the pool having a minimum height of 48".

4

All decks require a Zoning Permit.

5

Residential structures only.

 

Construction Permit Application (www.biupa.com)

 

Zoning Permit Applications (Microsoft Word Documents)

 
 Zoning Permit Application Fees

Residential:

Additions, Accessory Structures, Pools, Fences, Signs, etc.

$50.00

 

Dwelling Units

$250.00

 

Commercial and Institutional:

New Building      (1 - 1,500 sq. ft.)

$750.00

 

(1,501 - 10,000 sq. ft.)

$1,400.00

 

(> 10,000 sq. ft.)

$2,500.00

 

Additions and Renovations   (1 - 500 sq. ft.)

$300.00

 

(501 - 2500 sq. ft.)

$600.00

 

(> 2500 sq. ft.)

$1,200.00

 

Industrial:

New Building      (1 - 1,000 sq. ft.)

$350.00

 

(1,001 - 5,000 sq. ft.)

$750.00

 

(5,001 - 25,000 sq. ft.)

$2,000.00

 

(> 25,000 sq. ft.)

$4,800.00

 

Additions and Renovations   (< 2,500 sq. ft.)

$500.00

 

(> 2500 sq. ft.)

$1,500.00

 

Demolitions

Residential

$50.00

Non-Residential

$100.00

Late Filing Fee

Double original fee or $100, which ever is more 

UCC Appeal Fee

Residential

$900.00

Non-Residential

$1,000.00

Multi-family

$1,000.00 + $100/unit

Administrative Process Fee for Building Permit

10% of Building Permit Fee 

Use Certificate

$50.00

 

Complete zoning fee listing.