Building and Planning
Applications, Inspections, & Requirements| Homeowner's Guide| Fee Schedule | Township Code of Ordinances
Applications, Inspections, & Requirements| Homeowner's Guide| Fee Schedule | Township Code of Ordinances
Application List
Address Request (Word, PDF)
Building Permits - Commercial Packet (Word, PDF) (also see requirements)
Building Permits - Residential Packet (Word, PDF) (also see requirements)
Code Board of Appeals (Word, PDF)
Contractor License (Word, PDF)
Craft and Trade Shows (Word, PDF)
Curbs - Sidewalks - Aprons (Word, PDF)
Day Care - In Home (coming soon)
Demolition (Word, PDF)
Fence (Word, PDF)
Home Occupation (Word, PDF)
Residential Rental Property (Word, PDF)
Restoration Services License (Word)
Revised Plan Submission (Word, PDF)
Rezoning Checklist and Petition (Word, PDF)
Shade Tree Removal (Word)
Signs (Word)
Site Preparation Approval (Word, PDF)
Solicitor - Peddler (Word, PDF)
Special Events Part 1 of 4 (Word, PDF)
Special Events Part 2 of 4 (Word, PDF)
Special Events Part 3 of 4 (Word, PDF)
Special Events Part 4 of 4 (Word, PDF)
Street Opening (Word, PDF) (also see requirements)
Sub-Division and Land Development (Word, PDF)
Temporary Seasonal Sales (Word, PDF)
Use & Occupancy - Commercial (Word, PDF)
Use & Occupancy - Rental (Word, PDF)
Use & Occupancy - Resale (Word, PDF)
Waiver of Curbs and Sidewalks (Word, PDF)
Zoning and Building Certification (Word, PDF)
Zoning Hearing Board Appeal (Word, PDF)
Zoning Permit (Word, PDF)
Inspections & Requirements
Swimming Pool and Spa Requirements
Swimming Pool Water Discharge Guidelines
Construction Specifications
Construction Drawing Examples
Inspection Requirements
Maximum Impervious Surface Worksheet Example
Permit Requirements - Building & Planning
Permit Requirements - Fire Marshal’s Office
Road Restoration Requirements - Part 1 of 2
Road Restoration Requirements - Part 2 of 2
Sample Plot Plan and Setbacks
Other
Contractors-What You Should Know
Property Complaint Form (also see the Service Requests link on our home page)
Procedures For Opening A Commercial Business
Research Request
Address Request (Word, PDF)
Building Permits - Commercial Packet (Word, PDF) (also see requirements)
Building Permits - Residential Packet (Word, PDF) (also see requirements)
Code Board of Appeals (Word, PDF)
Contractor License (Word, PDF)
Craft and Trade Shows (Word, PDF)
Curbs - Sidewalks - Aprons (Word, PDF)
Day Care - In Home (coming soon)
Demolition (Word, PDF)
Fence (Word, PDF)
Home Occupation (Word, PDF)
Residential Rental Property (Word, PDF)
Restoration Services License (Word)
Revised Plan Submission (Word, PDF)
Rezoning Checklist and Petition (Word, PDF)
Shade Tree Removal (Word)
Signs (Word)
Site Preparation Approval (Word, PDF)
Solicitor - Peddler (Word, PDF)
Special Events Part 1 of 4 (Word, PDF)
Special Events Part 2 of 4 (Word, PDF)
Special Events Part 3 of 4 (Word, PDF)
Special Events Part 4 of 4 (Word, PDF)
Street Opening (Word, PDF) (also see requirements)
Sub-Division and Land Development (Word, PDF)
Temporary Seasonal Sales (Word, PDF)
Use & Occupancy - Commercial (Word, PDF)
Use & Occupancy - Rental (Word, PDF)
Use & Occupancy - Resale (Word, PDF)
Waiver of Curbs and Sidewalks (Word, PDF)
Zoning and Building Certification (Word, PDF)
Zoning Hearing Board Appeal (Word, PDF)
Zoning Permit (Word, PDF)
Inspections & Requirements
Swimming Pool and Spa Requirements
Swimming Pool Water Discharge Guidelines
Construction Specifications
Construction Drawing Examples
Inspection Requirements
Maximum Impervious Surface Worksheet Example
Permit Requirements - Building & Planning
Permit Requirements - Fire Marshal’s Office
Road Restoration Requirements - Part 1 of 2
Road Restoration Requirements - Part 2 of 2
Sample Plot Plan and Setbacks
Other
Contractors-What You Should Know
Property Complaint Form (also see the Service Requests link on our home page)
Procedures For Opening A Commercial Business
Research Request
Fire Marshal’s Office
Fireworks - Pyrotechnic Displays (Word, PDF)
Tank Installation and Removal (Word, PDF)
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USEFUL LINKS
www.Buckscountyconservation.ORG
www.Dep.State.Pa.US
Municipalities Planning Code
PA Local Government Support & Publications
Pa One Call
International Code Council
Environmental Protection Agency
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Better Business Bureau
FEMA
Google has created a sketching tool that may be useful to you in the application process, click here to check it out
Asbestos Abatement/Demolition/Renovation Notification Form
Manufactured Homes PA Certificate of Compliance
PA Labor & Industry UCC Building Codes
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2. Attach completed application along with other required documents and/or plans (restricted to no larger than 11” x 17”)
3. Send.
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2. Attach completed application along with other required documents and/or plans (restricted to no larger than 11” x 17”)
3. Send.
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