Permits and Fees

It is the resident's responsibility to obtain a building permit.

Sewage applications are required for all new testing and repairs to existing systems.

• To obtain a sewage application, call the Township Office at  724-283-7701.
• For questions regarding sewage, call  Sewage Enforcement Officer:
• Patrick West: 724-996-4753

Charge for copies

$.25 per 8 1/2x11 per side

Actual cost-greater than 8 1/2x11 per side

$100.00 - Subdivision and Land Development-entire book

$35.00 - Per Chapter

Return Check Fee

$37.00 or actual amount charged by bank, whichever is greater.

Building Permit

Structures NOT requiring UCC inspections

Acccessory detached structure (sheds, carports, greenhouse, etc.)

$25.00 - less than 100 sq ft

$50.00 - 100 sq ft < 1,000 sq ft

$85.00 -  1,000 sq ft or greater

UCC Building Permit

Structures requiring PA UCC inspections

$75.00 - Residential (addition/garage)

$100.00 - Residencial (house/modular/mobile)

$250.00 - Commercial

$55.00 - per inspection-Additional UCC fee based on project

$4.50 -  Labor & Industry Fee 

Occupancy Permit 

$100.00 - per application-Residential

$500.00 - per application-Commercial

Demolition Fee

$25.00 - All structures

Swimming Pool Fee (Inground and Above)

$85.00 + PA UCC fee 

Variance or Modifications to Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance

$100.00 - Residential application fee regardless of approval

$50.00 - Residential accessories

$400.00 - Commercial

Application fee is non-refundable regardless of approval

Driveway Permit  

$85.00 - per application

(Application fee is non-refundable and expires 1 year)

Sewage Permits

$1,035.00 Single Family Residence

Other rates as per SEO schedule

Road Bond (Vehicles over 10 ton)

$50.00 - Review and administration per application

$35.00 - Pre/Interim Inspection

$50.00 - Video Pre/Interim Inspection 

                  $12,500- per paved mile

                   $6,000-per unpaved mile

Highway Road Occupancy  

$50.00 - per road opening application

+ additional fees based on Penn Dot fees schedule

Billboard Permit Fee 

$500.00 Single sided billboard

$1000.00 Double sided billboard

PA UCC fees

Billboard Permit/Annual Fee

$10.00 Face up to 300 sq ft 

$20.00 Face 301 sq ft to 600 sq ft 

$30.00 Face 601 sq ft to 1,200 sq ft max 

Sign Application

$50.00 Single Sided

$100.00 Double Sided

PA UCC fees, if applicable

Wind Energy

$20.00 Application fee per foot of turbine height

PA UCC fees apply

Solar Energy/Panels

$100.00 per Solar Panel for all ground mounted + all engineering costs, Recorder of Deeds,

Building Permit fees, and all associated costs-

PA UCC fees apply

Gas and Oil Well Drilling Administration Fee

$1,025.00 per well pad

Mineral Extraction

$1,000.00 for first acre

$100.00 per additional leased acre

Special Meetings at your request

$250.00 - Supervisors

$250.00 - Planning Commission