Building, Permitting, and Code Enforcement

Building in Ohio Township is regulated by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and Ohio Township Zoning Ordinance #305 (and subsequent amendments).

Code Enforcement and Property Maintenance is regulated by the International Property Maintenance Code and other applicable ordinances within the Township's Code of Ordinances.

Contact Joe Jackson at (412) 364-6321 or jjackson@ohiotwp.org with any questions regarding Building, Zoning, Permitting, or Code Enforcement.

BUILDING PERMITS

A Building Permit is required for residential and commercial construction including, but not limited to, the following projects:

New and Existing Construction - Dwellings, Additions, Structural Alterations (i.e. load-bearing walls),
Decks and/or attached Roofs
Swimming Pools - Inground and Above-ground
Solar Panels
Demolition
Signs

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS: Submit Building Permit Application Package to jjackson@ohiotwp.org or to the Ohio Township Municipal Building for review. Review time typically takes 10-15 business days. Building Permit Application Package can be found under "Forms and Permit Applications."

CLICK HERE FOR A BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION PACKAGE

ZONING PERMITS

A Zoning Permit is required for any construction or use not regulated by a Building Permit, including:

Detached structures under 1,000 sq. ft.

Sheds
Detached garages
Carports

Chickens, Bees, and/or Sheep (Ordinance 342)

CLICK HERE FOR A ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS: Submit Zoning Permit Application and property survey showing location of proposed structure(s) to jjackson@ohiotwp.org or to the Ohio Township Municipal Building for review.

OTHER PERMITS

A Permit is also required for the following (click on the link for an application):

Commercial Occupancy Permit - for any change in a commercial occupancy or new businesses moving into the Township.
Dumpster and POD Permit - for any temporary storage structures in residential or commercial zoning districts.
Grading Permit - for grading or fill projects >1,000 sq. ft., >100 cubic yards of material, or over 4' in excavation/fill.
Hauling Permit - for any overweight vehicles/equipment traveling Township roadways (i.e. patio/driveway/concrete construction).
Food Trucks/Mobile Food Vendors - for any food trucks operating in Ohio Township.
Firework Display Permit - for the use and display of fireworks in Ohio Township.
Street/Right-of-Way Opening Permit - prior to any excavation/work performed within the right-of-way of any Township roadway.
Timbering Permit - for any timber harvesting activities taking place in Ohio Township.