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As the township population grows and new houses and businesses break ground, the Zoning and Code Department reviews active land development plans as they move through the township’s development process to ensure that new construction complies with township regulations and long-range planning goals. The department emphasizes the protection of residents' health, safety, and welfare and ensures that all structures comply with the township’s building code and zoning ordinances. The Zoning Officer reviews construction and zoning permit applications and is the liaison to the Zoning Hearing Board.The General Code is the on-line municipal codes of Limerick Township which include all township ordinances. General Code Website

Construction projects must comply with the following codes:
Commercial work: International Building Code, 2009 Edition and Chapter 11 of the 2012 Edition
Residential work: International Residential Code, 2009 edition

Permits should be displayed in a front window throughout construction.

Inspections are made: M, W & F 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and T & Th 8:00 am to 12:00 noon with a 48 hour notice preferred.

DEPARTMENT STAFF
Code Department Phone: 610-495-6432
Code Department Fax Number: 610-495-0952

Zoning & Code Enforcement Officer:

Assistant Zoning & Code Enforcement Officer:

Building Code Officer/Plan Review Examiner:

Field Engineer:

Adminstrative Assistant:

Assistant Township Secretary:

PERMIT & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Residential Construction Permits:

1. Permits are required for all additions and accessory structures, including: Setbacks for Residential Accessory Structures
• New buildings, including residential homes
• Additions or structural alterations, including decks, patios and porch enclosures
• Detached accessory structures including sheds, garages, barns, gazebos.
• Swimming pools: In ground, above ground and temporary inflatable pools deeper than 24” of water.
  Swimming Pool Information Guide
  Swimming Pool Water Discharge Guidlines
• All construction in the floodplain including but not limited to paving, filling, grading, excavation, dredging, etc.
2. Property improvements which DO NOT require a permit:
   • Fences less than 6 ft high. See Guidelines
   • Retaining walls less than 4 feet high
   • Sidewalks or walkways not located within the right-of-way of a street
   • Residential swing sets or playground equipment
   • Temporary inflatable swimming pools containing less than 24” of water.
3. Residential alterations or repairs that DO NOT involve structural changes or changes to means of egress, ARE EXEMPT from the permit requirements, such as:
   • Repair of any part of a porch or stoop which does not structurally support a roof above.
   • Reroofing, unless it involves alteration or repair of structural components, such as sheathing/decking, roof trusses, rafters or ceiling joists, etc.
   • Windows & Doors. Installation and replacement of any window or door, including garage doors, in the same opening without altering the dimensions of framing of the original opening.
• Alterations or repair to Plumbing, Mechanical or Electrical systems
• Basement renovation, unless it’s being used as a sleeping room.
• Insulation
• Interior & Exterior Finishes - Installation, repair or replacement, such as painting, trim decoration or moldings, flooring or exterior siding.
• Cabinets - Repair or replacement

Use and Occupancy Permits:
Use and Occupancy Permits are required for the following:

1. New construction
2. Tenant Fit-Outs: non-residential change in occupancy, owner or tenant
3. Alterations, which include new or expanded outdoor display
4. Temporary uses such as carnivals and  seasonal sales of flowers, fireworks and Christmas trees
5. Change in use of a structure, land or change in use of a non-conforming use
6. Residential addition of a dwelling unit to existing home

Use and Occupancy permits are not required for residential resale.  Please see the letter from Zoning & Codes regarding this matter. However, if the dwelling is serviced by public sewer, a sewer certification is required prior to settlement. 

Annual Registrations:
Annual Registrations are required for the following activities:

1. Residential Tenant properties
2. In-Law Suites
3. Contractor Registration

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PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND FORMS

2013 Fee Schedule
Contractor Registration Application
Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation Insurance Coverage Information

Residential Construction Forms
Residential Construction Permit Application (Building Permit)
Disclosure Statement (for new residential homes only)
House Building Placement Certification

Commercial Construction Forms
Non-Residential Construction Permit Application (Building Permit)
Electrical Permit Application
Mechanical Permit Application
Plumbing Permit Application
Application/Permit for Fire Protections System
Accessibility Variance Form
Building Permit Design Professional Information
Re-Roofing Permit Application

Zoning Forms
Zoning Permit Application
Application for appeal to the zoning hearing board
Application for Conditional Use Hearing
Home Occupation Application
Sign Permit Application
Use and Occupancy Permit Application (General Form)
Zoning Opinion Reqest Form
Re-Zoning Application

Airport Height Clearance Form
Airport Overlay Zone Map
Airport Overlay Zone Map with USGS

Act 46 Extension Verification Form

Application for Security Alarm
Grading Permit Application
Junkyard License Application
Parking Permit Application
Transient Retail Business License Application

Application for Blasting Permit
Application/Permit for Fireworks
Application for Storage Tank Permit
Exelon Brochure

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