This page is designed to answer general questions. If you have specific questions, email us or call 610-590-5300

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AS OF OCTOBER 2023, ALL PERMIT APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO PERMITS@WESTPIKELAND.COM

 

For large files, please submit a thumb drive to the Township Office

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DO I NEED A PERMIT? IF SO, WHICH PERMIT DO I NEED? 

Click here to view our permit checklist

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IS MY PROPERTY HISTORIC? 

Click here to see if your address is on the Historic Property List

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EARTHMOVING CHECKLIST:

General Permit Application

Earthmoving Permit Application

$100 Non Refundable Filing Fee - check made out to West Pikeland Township or pay online

$500 Escrow Fee - check made out to West Pikeland Township or pay online

Notarized Stormwater Operation and Maintenance Agreement

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IF APPLICATION IS FOR A NEW HOME you must also submit:

• Two (2) sets of house plans; one set will be marked with any necessary additions or corrections and returned to the applicant.  Plan specifications must meet UCC standards.

• Copy of well permit (Obtain permit from the Chester County Health Department 610- 344-6225)

• Copy of sewer-septic permit (DO NOT SUBMIT ORIGINALS)

• Plot Plan, Grading and Erosion Control/Stormwater Plan

• Driveway Permit may be required

 

IF APPLICATION IS FOR AN ALTERATION , POOL OR ADDITION which adds to/or changes the footprint of the present structure or lot coverage, you must also submit:

• Sketches or complete sets of plans depending on the magnitude of the addition or alteration.  Contact the Building Inspector to discuss what level of detail is required prior to submitting your application.ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ONLY

• Plot plan for additions to include grading and Stormwater ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ONLY

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HOW DO I CHECK ON THE STATUS OF MY PERMIT?

Email us at permits@westpikeland.com

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HOW DO I PAY FOR A PERMIT?

Fees are due when the permit is approved, and we will contact you directly.  Contact us with any questions

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