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WHEN APPLYING FOR A PERMIT IN ALLEN TOWNSHIP
FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE

1. You will need 2 permits for most projects, a zoning permit from the township and a building permit from the inspection agency. *
2. Fill out and turn in ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION (see below) with the appropriate fees to Allen Township.  The Zoning Permit will take 7 to 10 days to process. 
3. Fill out and turn in BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION to  the township along with construction plans.  (The Building Permit application form is available at the Township building).  This will be turned over to the Inspection Agency.  
4. The Township will notify you when both permits have been approved.
5. When you have the approved Zoning Permit AND Building Permit, you may proceed with the project.
6. Call the inspector for appropriate inspections.
7. When the project is complete, the Inspection Agency will issue the Certificate of Occupancy and will notify the Township of the final inspection. 

*Sheds and  fences will need only a zoning permit, no inspection is necessary.  

No zoning permit is necessary for any indoor remodeling in Allen Township.  Also, no permit is required for any replacement (such as siding, roof, or windows) providing the replacement is the same size and shape as the original.

Zoning Permit Fees  (Fees for Zoning Permit only, please check with the inspection agency for their fee schedule for inspections)

New Residential                                     $200
Residential additions                               $100
Decks under 250 SF                              $25
Decks  250 SF  & over                          $50
Sheds/accessory under 250 SF               $20
Sheds/accessory  250 SF   & over          $50
Fences                                                    $10
Swimming pools above ground                $30
Swimming pools in ground                       $60
Demolition/razing                                     $20
Home occupation                                    $30
Signs  up to 50 SF                                   $50
Signs  50 SF     & over                           $100

Agricultural                                                             $50
Commercial/Industrial with Change in Use               $500
Commercial/Industrial with no Change in Use          $250

Zoning permits are good for one year from the issue date.  PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME FOR YOUR PERMIT TO BE APPROVED.

Forms

• Zoning Permit  Application   (For all new construction: additions, decks, sheds, pools, fences, etc.)
• Moving Permit
• Regulations governing fences, sheds, pools

Inspection Procedure:
     All Zoning Permit Applications submitted to the Zoning Office for review will be subject to inspections pursuant to Allen Township Ordinance #2001-04.  The Board of Supervisors adopted this ordinance pursuant to the Act known as the "Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code".  
     The Board of Supervisors chose the "third party inspection" approach to administer the codes.  A BUILDING PERMIT must be obtained from the following agency:

• Bureau Veritas
  Todd Meltsch
  Local Office:  Orefield, Pa.
  Main Office:  857 Sussex Boulevard
  Broomall, Pa. 19008
  Tel 610 543-3925
  Cell 610 972-5641
  Fax 610 543-1933
  todd.meltsch@us.bureauveritas.com
  

     Applicants for Building Permits should contact one of these firms and make arrangements for all necessary inspections.  Zoning Permits will not be issued without a valid building permit obtained from the inspector.  Additionally, occupancy permits will not be issued should a project fail to pass all required inspections.
     The following inspections are required:

1. Footer and foundation
2. Plumbing, electrical, and mechanical
3. Frame and masonry
4. Wallboard
5. Final inspections