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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Patton Township
Township zoning permit requirements vary by project; CRCA permit is required for construction, renovation, demolition, and other UCC-regulated work
Patton zoning FAQ states Patton Township only needs to sign off that no zoning permit is required for fences 96 inches or less in height
Some work is handled as zoning sign-off rather than a full zoning permit
Pennsylvania UCC residential exemptions apply to the building-code side where state exemption criteria are met
- Exempt Patton zoning FAQ states Patton Township only needs to sign off that no zoning permit is required for fences 96 inches or less in height
- Exempt Some work is handled as zoning sign-off rather than a full zoning permit
- Exempt Pennsylvania UCC residential exemptions apply to the building-code side where state exemption criteria are met
Note: Township FAQ indicates some work is handled as zoning sign-off rather than a full permit; verify with the zoning office before proceeding.
Required documents
- Zoning permit materials
- Site and construction information
- CRCA building permit package with plans and workers compensation form where applicable
- Building code
- Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code enforced by CRCA
- Permit validity
- Patton fee schedule lists permit extension fees and written verification fees for permits subject to Pennsylvania Act 46 of 2010; township and CRCA do not post one simple universal expiration sentence on the public pages reviewed
- Owner-builder
- No Patton-specific owner-builder rule was clearly posted in the reviewed public materials
- Contractor requirements
- Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies where required; CRCA workers compensation documentation applies on the building permit side
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: No single township processing estimate was found on the public pages reviewed
- 01 Check Patton zoning requirements first; township FAQ material states some projects need township sign-off on the CRCA building permit application even when a separate zoning permit is not required.
- 02 Submit the township zoning permit application or request zoning sign-off with site and project details.
- 03 If the project needs UCC review, submit the CRCA building permit application, plans, and supporting forms after township zoning clearance.
- 04 Pay township zoning fees and CRCA application or permit fees.
- 05 Await township zoning action and CRCA plan review.
- 06 Receive the permit and complete inspections before final approval.
Typical processing time: No single township processing estimate was found on the public pages reviewed
§ 04
Fee schedule
Patton Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Township zoning permit minimum $30.00; CRCA building permit minimum $55.50
02
Plan check fee
Patton residential plan review after second submission is $100 times staff hours; commercial plan review is $150 submission fee plus $100 times staff hours
03
Permit fee formula
Township zoning permits are based on value of construction, with a $30.00 minimum, value times 0.0016 from $18,750 to $2,000,000, and $3,200 plus 0.0005 over $2,000,000; CRCA building fees are separate and valuation based
04
Reinspection fee
CRCA reinspection fee shown in Patton fee schedule is $100.00; permit extension fee is 25 percent of the original base permit fee up to $5,000.00
Township fee schedule states zoning and local fees are payable to Patton Township; CRCA requires a 40 percent minimum deposit for building plan review
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- CRCA office (in-person)
- Inspection hours
- Township office hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; CRCA office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Typical sequence: Township zoning review or sign-off, CRCA permit issuance, phase inspections, and final inspection
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Patton Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Patton Township, PA? ▸
Township zoning permit requirements vary by project; CRCA permit is required for construction, renovation, demolition, and other UCC-regulated work
02 How much does a building permit cost in Patton Township, PA? ▸
Building permit fees in Patton Township, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Township zoning permit minimum $30.00; CRCA building permit minimum $55.50. Fees are calculated as: Township zoning permits are based on value of construction, with a $30.00 minimum, value times 0.0016 from $18,750 to $2,000,000, and $3,200 plus 0.0005 over $2,000,000; CRCA building fees are separate and valuation based. Plan check fee: Patton residential plan review after second submission is $100 times staff hours; commercial plan review is $150 submission fee plus $100 times staff hours.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Patton Township, PA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Patton Township, PA, follow these steps: 1. Check Patton zoning requirements first; township FAQ material states some projects need township sign-off on the CRCA building permit application even when a separate zoning permit is not required. 2. Submit the township zoning permit application or request zoning sign-off with site and project details. 3. If the project needs UCC review, submit the CRCA building permit application, plans, and supporting forms after township zoning clearance. 4. Pay township zoning fees and CRCA application or permit fees. 5. Await township zoning action and CRCA plan review. 6. Receive the permit and complete inspections before final approval.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Patton Township, PA? ▸
Building permit processing times in Patton Township, PA typically run No single township processing estimate was found on the public pages reviewed. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Patton Township, PA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Patton Township, PA. The following work is generally exempt: Patton zoning FAQ states Patton Township only needs to sign off that no zoning permit is required for fences 96 inches or less in height; Some work is handled as zoning sign-off rather than a full zoning permit; Pennsylvania UCC residential exemptions apply to the building-code side where state exemption criteria are met. Note: Township FAQ indicates some work is handled as zoning sign-off rather than a full permit; verify with the zoning office before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Patton Township, PA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Patton Township, PA via: CRCA office.
last verified April 2026
source Patton Township Engineering, Planning and Zoning (zoning permits); Centre Region Code Administration (building permits) ↗
entry id permits/pennsylvania/centre/patton-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Patton Township Engineering, Planning and Zoning (zoning permits); Centre Region Code Administration (building permits) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.