Building Permits
Building Permits
Why Do I Need a Permit?
The purpose of requiring a Building Permit is to verify compliance with the Township Zoning Ordinance. The items of interest that pertain to the Zoning Ordinance are: setbacks of the structure from property lines, height of structures, use of structures and distance from other structures.
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How Do I Get a Permit?
The Permit process is as follows:
- Applicant submits a completed application and required information including permit fee to Curtis O'Neil/Light Heigel Assoc, (570) 524-7742 | curtiso@light-heigel.com. He will review the submittal for code compliance (usually within 3 – 5 days)
- Permit fee is assessed and paid
- Applicant is contacted for further information, if necessary
- Permit is processed and sent to applicant.
When Do I Need a Permit?
The Following are “examples” only. Permits are not limited to this list.
- New homes
- Additions to homes
- Detached garages
- Garages-attached or integral
- Decks
- Deck roof/porch roof
- Porches - with or without roof structure
- Chimneys
- Remodeling - Any remodeling or alterations of the house which involves changing the structure or supporting members, such as creating new window or door openings, as opposed to replacing windows or doors
- Roof - changes to the roof (such as adding dormers or in changing from a flat roof to a gable roof)
- Sheds - utility sheds
- Swimming pools - in-ground pool and above ground pools that ore over 24" deep
- Spas/hot tubs - indoors and outdoors
- Finished basements-permits are required when new walls, doors, windows, bedrooms, or other passageways are created
- Plumbing/mechanical/electrical installations in new homes or additions
- Mobile homes
- New electrical work that is not a repair or replacement of existing systems.
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Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801
(570) 286-1283
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