Permits

Building Permits and Zoning Permits:

«« Please read all information contained in each permit packet prior to completion.
       Submit your completed application, in-person, to the Conewago Township Office.««
           Please call if you have questions regarding your project and if a permit is required.

• Residential Building Permits may take up to five (5) business days for review and process. It
   is extremely important for the applicant to read all of the information found in each permit
   application packet. If your project also includes a zoning review, please allow for additional
   review time. Click here for the Building Permit and Inspection Process.

• All applications for permit shall be accompanied by appropriate information, sketches and/or
   drawings for review. Incomplete submissions will be returned to the applicant.

• Commercial Building and Zoning Permits may take up to thirty (30) business days for review
   and process.   Any creation of or expansion of a building or of a use is subject to the Zoning
   Ordinance as well as the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

All building projects, except for new home construction and pools and fences, will fill out the Residential Permit for Additions, Alterations and Accessory Structures. This permit will include such projects as sheds, decks, remodeling, driveways, electrical upgrades, and etc.

Swimming Pool Permits are required for all pools: portable, temporary, and permanent. It is extremely important for you to review the swimming pool guidelines and regulations prior to completing your application for permit. Submit the four-page swimming pool permit application in-person to the Township Office. If constructing a deck, complete the deck specifications and return the form with your applications.

Fence Permits are needed for replacing, repairing and new fence projects.

Non-Residential Permits are required for commercial and industrial uses and businesses.