Building Permit vs. Zoning Permit – What type of Permit is needed?
A Building Permit will apply for a job that falls under the State Building Code (UCC) and which require inspections, such as:
- Sheds, detached garages and carports if over 1,000 sq.ft. in size
- Attached garages
- Additions
- Fences over 6’ high and retaining walls over 4’ high
- Replace roof framing
- Roof over patio or porch
- Enclosing an existing porch
- Deck over 30” high
- Inground swimming pools – also requires fencing
- Installation of new doors or windows, or replacement doors or windows of a different size or location
- Most electrical work – including generators
- Replacement of furnace and HVAC systems
- All commercial and Industrial remodeling and renovations
- Business signs/ Billboards
- Conversions and Change of Use and Occupancy
Building and Zoning Permit Application 2020
NO PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR:
- Alterations/ repairs to residential buildings which do not make structural changes or changes to means of egress (i.e. – replace windows and doors, same size and same location)
- Installation of aluminum or vinyl siding on a residence
- Wallpaper, carpet, tile, paint, interior cabinetry – as long as the fixtures are not relocated
- Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a residence
- Swimming pools less than 24” high
A Zoning Permit is required for all other jobs which typically do not require inspections such as:
- Sheds, detached garages and unattached carports less than 1,000 sq.ft. in size
- Fences – up to 6’ high
- Retaining walls – up to 4’ high
- Sidewalks and curbing
- Walkways
- Driveways
- Patio or porch with no roof or walls
- Deck – not more than 30” high
- Replace roof/ shingles (no framing involved)
- Temporary business promotion signs
- Residential Outdoor Firepit area – also needs review and approval by the Fire Department (York Area United Fire & Rescue)
Fees associated with Zoning Hearing applications are as follows:
Non-Residential (Commercial & Industrial): $750
Residential: $500
Spring Garden Township contacts with Commonwealth Code Inspection Service, Inc. (CCIS) for building and other inspections. Information can be found at www.codeservices.net. When the plans are approved, a Building Permit to be issued. You will be notified when the permit is ready to be picked up and the fees that need to be paid.
FEES:
Payment of fees is NOT required up-front. All fees are collected after plan reviews are completed and prior to issuance of the permit.
- Zoning Permit fee is $25.00
- Building Permit fees are based at $25 minimum and $10 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost after initial $3,000 of construction cost PLUS plan review, inspection, administration and state permit fees as calculated by CCIS (Commonwealth Code Inspection Service), our third-party agency who will be reviewing and approving the plans.
OTHER PERMITS and FEES THAT MAY BE NEEDED:
- Stormwater Management plan review $300.00 for small projects; $700.00 for large projects
- Stormwater Fee $.50 per sq.ft. for projects less than 500 sq.ft. in size
- Dumpster and POD units $100.00
- Jiffy John (portable toilet facilities)$10.00
- Use and Occupancy Certificate $50.00