Projects That Require A Permit

The following is a list of common projects that require a permits.

This list is not designed to show ALL projects that require permitting, but to provide general guidance. If you still have questions regarding if permitting is needed, please contact the Township Codes Department:

Any work occurring in or adjacent to a regulated Special Flood Hazard Area (Floodway or Floodplain) requires a Floodplain Development Permit. Please contact the Township Codes Department for more information.

	Type Of Project	Permit(s) Required
1.	New building or structure The construction of a residential or non-residential building. Whether replacing an existing structure or building, or building new previously undeveloped land.	Zoning Building Stormwater Management
	*NOTE: Addition permitting and review by outside agencies mya be required including sewage and water service and land devlopment review ad approval*
2.	Addition to existing building or structure The extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure.	Zoning Building Stormwater Management
	*NOTE: The addition of a bedroom may require a sewage permit.Contact the Codes Department for more information*
3.	Alteration The structural changes and/or change of use of interior spaces within the existing building floor area. The change of configuration of space within the existing building floor area, or the addition or extension of any plumbing, mechanical, or eletrical system within the existing building floor area.	Zoning Building
	*NOTE: The creation of a bedroom may require a sewage permit.Contact the Codes Department for more information*
4.	Accessory Buildings & Structures A building or structure detached and subordinate to the main building with no direct access to the main building, does not share a common wall with the main building and is free standing, even if attached with an adjoining covered pathway sharing the same roof line.
	Accessory building and structures include but are not limited to: Example: Garages, Carports, Sheds, Fences, Agricultural Buildings and Silos, and other similar buildings an structures.*NOTE: Any accessory building or structure over 1,000 square feet requires a Building Permit*	Zoning Stormwater Management
	Decks
	less than 30" above grade, freestanding or attached / uncovered	Zoning
	less than 30" above grade, freestanding or attached / covered	Zoning Building Stormwater Management
	more than 30" above grade freestanding or attached / un-covered or covered	Zoning Building Stormwater Management (if covered)
	Pools: Any manmade container designed for swimming or bathing that is capable of holding 24 inches or more of water, whether above ground or in ground, including Hot Tubs and Spas	Zoning Building Stormwater Management

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