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Department of Community Development
The Department of Community Development is responsible for developing, implementing and enforcing township land use policies, ordinances, and regulations; administering federal and state mandated programs; processing and issuing building, zoning and other development permits; providing building inspections and plan reviews; and carrying out other long-range community development programs. The department also serves as liaison and provides staff support to the Environmental Advisory Council, Planning Commission, and the Zoning Hearing Board.
CLICK HERE for Building Permits & Inspections
CLICK HERE for Land Development Applications
CLICK HERE for Land Development Applications
- What is the process for obtaining a building permit?
- What types of structures require a permit?
- How long will it take to get an answer on my permit application?
- Will I need engineered plans?
- How do I schedule a building inspection?
- Do I need a permit to install or improve a driveway or patio?
- What do I need if I'm putting a fence on my property?
- Can I have chickens on my property?
- How do I get a demolition permit?
- What do I need if I have to do excavation on my property?
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Other Township Land Use Ordinances & Maps:
Hard copies of the Zoning Ordinance are also available for review or purchase ($25.00) at the Township Permitting Office, located in the Municipal Building at 3101 McCully Road, Allison Park, PA 15101.
- Stormwater Management Ordinance, No. 815
- Grading Ordinance, No. 584
- Floodplain Ordinance, No. 769
- Residential Rental Ordinance No. 778
- Pine Creek Watershed Map
- Release Rate Map
- Environmentally Critical Land Resources Map
Building Codes:
- 2018 International Building Code (see the PA UCC)
- 2018 International Residential Code (see the PA UCC)
- 2009 International Property Maintenance Code
- International Code Council - Main Website
Additional Resources:
- Building Inspections
- REScheck Compliance Certification
- Storm Water Compliance (Dye) Testing
- International Code Council (Building Code Resources)
- Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
- Stormwater Management Program
- U.S. Department of Energy
- Pennsylvania Mine Map Atlas
- Hampton Township Codification of Ordinances (adopted 7/22/15)