IMPORTANT – Earthmoving activity, in accordance with Pennsylvania laws, requires an Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plan. Owner/Applicant is responsible for contacting the Berks County Conservation District (610-372-4657) to obtain any and all necessary approvals prior to any earthmoving activity. Pennsylvania law requires that when a Sewage Permit is required, it must be obtained prior to the issuance of a Zoning Permit. Also, it is the Owner/Applicant responsibility to comply with all Worker’s Compensation laws and requirements.
When a Zoning Permit is Required:
- Prior to the erection, construction, addition, or alteration of any building or structure or portion thereof.
- Prior to the use or change in use of a building, structure or land.
- Prior to the erection or alteration of signs.
- Prior to the change or extension of a nonconforming use.
- Prior to razing of structures.
*Except as listed below.
It shall be unlawful for any person to commence work for the erection or alteration of any building or structure, or for a change in land use, until a Zoning Permit has been duly issued therefore. In some instances, additional permits may also need to be obtained prior to beginning construction or alterations.
When a Zoning Permit is not Required:
- Interior alterations when there is no increase in ground floor exterior dimension and no change in use.
- General maintenance and repair to existing buildings or structures; including siding, roofing, painting, the addition or replacement of storm windows, and similar activities.
- Crop farming
- Landscaping
- Construction or erection of fences, unenclosed or uncovered patios, terraces, steps or other similar features.
- Placement or location of private utility lines as long as they do not cross or occupy public roads or rights-of-ways.
| Title | Link |
|---|---|
| Application for Appeal Hearing of Uniform Construction Code | |
| Asbestos Abatement Demolition Renovation Notification Form | |
| Bethel Solicitation Permit | |
| Facilities Application | |
| Hold Harmless Agreement | |
| Township Park Field Usage | |
| Usage Permit Agreement |