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

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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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PERMIT CHECKLIST

Click here for permit requirements

 

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IS MY PROPERTY HISTORIC? 

Click here to see if your address is on the Historic Property List. If so, you will need to fill out the Historic Commission Application

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

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• 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

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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:

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• 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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RESALE CERTIFICATE

West Pikeland does not require a resale inspection or use and occupancy permit upon sale or purchase of an existing home.

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Commercial uses requires a Certificate of Occupancy per our Zoning Ordinance:

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SECTION 1611. USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMITS
A. It shall be unlawful for the applicant, person or other entity to sell, occupy any building
or other structure or parcel of land until a use and occupancy permit, if required, has been
duly issued therefor. A use and occupancy permit shall be required prior to any of the
following activities:
1. Use and occupancy of any parcel of land, building or other structure hereinafter
erected, altered or enlarged for which a zoning permit is required.
2. For all commercial and industrial uses.
3. For new construction in all zoning districts prior to sale.

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To apply for a BUSINESS USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMIT, click here

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Contact our Building Code and Zoning Officer

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