Building, Permitting, and Code Enforcement

All building in Ohio Township is regulated by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and Ohio Township Zoning Ordinance #305. Contact Joe Jackson at (412) 364-6321 or jjackson@ohiotwp.org with any questions regarding building, zoning, permitting, or code enforcement.

BUILDING PERMITS

WHEN IS A BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED? 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. removing load-bearing walls), Solar Panels, Demolition, Signs, Commercial Renovations, New Commercial Buildings

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION PACKAGE - New and Existing Construction

DECK, PORCH, AND/OR ATTACHED ROOF

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION PACKAGE - Deck, Porch, and/or Attached Roof

Deck Construction Guide

SWIMMING POOLS: In-ground and above-ground

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION PACKAGE - Swimming Pool

Guidelines for Discharging Pool Water

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS: Submit all applicable items listed on the first page of the Application Package to the Ohio Township municipal building. Review time typically takes 10-15 business days.

Click here for a BUILDING PERMIT PROCEDURES GUIDE which details the building permit process from start to finish.

ZONING PERMITS

WHEN IS A ZONING PERMIT REQUIRED? A Zoning Permit is required for any detached structure under 1,000 square feet (OR any structure not regulated by a building permit). This includes, but is not limited to:

Sheds
Detached garages
Carports

CLICK HERE FOR A ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS: Submit the following to the Ohio Township municipal building for review: (1) Zoning Permit Application, (2) permit fee, and (3) a property survey showing the location of the proposed structure. Review time typically takes 1-5 business days.

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.