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Uniform Construction Code

On May 11, 2004 York Township via Ordinance 2004-7 adopted the Uniform Construction Code, establishing the administration and enforcement of the code, a Board of Appeals and fees assessable by York Township was approved as required by the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act of 1999

The new statewide building code entitled the Uniform Construction Code applies to the construction, alteration, repair, movement, equipment, removal, demolition, location, maintenance, occupancy or change of occupancy of every building or structure which occurs on or after May 11, 2004 and all existing structures that are not legally occupied. BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE.

Applications for a building permit must include a site plan, construction drawings and specifications, floor plan, elevations, wall sections and details, etc. The Code Enforcement Official has 15
business days to review a residential building permit and 30 business days for a commercial building permit. Even if a building permit is not required, a ZONING PERMIT MAY BE REQUIRED.
Applications for a zoning permit must include the location and dimensions of the lot, abutting streets with names and widths, structures, yards and setbacks with locations, dimensions and uses of existing and proposed structures on the lot. The Zoning Officer has 10 days to issue the permit, unless approval of a Special
Exception or Variance is required from the Zoning Hearing Board. The York Township Zoning staff and Code Enforcement officials are available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. to answer questions or sit down with residents/ contractors to review plans needed to comply with all codes. Please call and make an appointment at 741-3861.

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Building Inspection Fee Structure

View the York Township'sBuilding Inspection Fee Structure document.

York Township's Building Inspection Fee Structure document must be viewed with the free Adobe Reader.

Building Inspections - Scheduling

At the time a building permit is issued the applicant will be provided with a list of required inspections. Building Inspections can be scheduled for Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The township office must be notified 24 hours in advance to schedule an inspection. To schedule an inspection please call the administration office at 717-741-3861.

BUILDING PERMITS MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE YOU START THE WORK.
THE PERMIT MUST BE DISPLAY ON THE WORKSITE!

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Preliminary Checklist for Building Permit

Call the Zoning Office at the township administration office for additional information regarding the Preliminary Checklist for Building Permit.

View the Preliminary Checklist for Building Permit.

York Township's Preliminary Checklist for Building Permit document must be viewed with the free Adobe Reader.

This checklist must be submitted and completed with the building permit application.

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Building Permit Application

Call the Zoning Office at the township administration office for additional information regarding the need for a building permit for proposed work.

View the Building Permit Application Residential.
View the Building Permit Application Commercial.

York Township's Building Permit Application document must be viewed with the free Adobe Reader.

BUILDING PERMITS MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE YOU START THE WORK.
THE PERMIT MUST BE DISPLAY ON THE WORKSITE!

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Driveway Permit Application

Call the Zoning Office at the township administration office for additional information regarding the need for a Driveway permit for proposed work.

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York Township's Driveway Permit Application document must be viewed with the free Adobe Reader.

DRIVEWAY PERMITS MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE YOU START THE WORK.

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Building Plan Reviews

Building inspectors are available on Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. to review plans.

We recommend any land development or sub-division plans be reviewed. Plan reviews facilitate all aspects of the building process. Please call the Administration Office at 717-741-3861 to schedule a plan review with a codes enforcement officer.

BUILDING PERMITS MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE YOU START THE WORK.
THE PERMIT MUST BE DISPLAY ON THE WORKSITE!

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Building Plan Submittal Dates

View the Building Plan Submittal Dates document.

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Codes Enforcement

Codes Enforcement Officers are employed by York Township to enforce zoning and building codes. They complete building inspections of new construction and modifications to existing buildings. To schedule an inspection for construction please see our Building Inspections - Scheduling section of this page.

 

Plumbing Permit Application

Call the Sewer Billing Administrator at the township administration office for additional information regarding the need for a plumbing permit for proposed work.

View the Plumbing Permit Application.

York Township's Plumbing Permit Application document must be viewed with the free Adobe Reader.

Zoning Hearing Board Application

Call the Zoning Officer at the township administration office for additional information regarding the Zoning Hearing Board Application process.

View the Deadline and Meeting Dates for a Zoning Board Hearing
View the Checklist for Zoning Applications for a Zoning Board Hearing
View the Instructions for Special Exceptions for a Zoning Board Hearing.
View the Special Exception Application for a Zoning Board Hearing.
View the Instructions for Variances for a Zoning Board Hearing.
View the Variance Application for a Zoning Board Hearing.

York Township's Application for a Zoning Board Hearing document must be viewed with the free Adobe Reader.

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Last Updated: July 23, 2010