Borough of Shippensburg

Borough FAQ states building permits are required for work covered by the Pennsylvania UCC. Issuance of a Land Use Permit is a prerequisite to obtaining a building permit. Sidewalk repair or construction and street opening work also require permits.

Note: No consolidated borough exempt-work list was found on the public Shippensburg pages reviewed. Borough FAQ instead states any work covered by the PA UCC needs a building permit, with land use approval first where applicable. Confirm any exemption directly with borough zoning staff and PMCA before proceeding.

Building code

Pennsylvania UCC; Shippensburg Borough has opted in to the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code

Permit validity

Not clearly posted on the borough public pages.

Owner-builder

Not clearly posted on borough pages.

Contractor requirements

Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies to covered home improvement contractors; PMCA building permit process follows the PA UCC for served municipalities.

Source: Borough of Shippensburg Codes/Zoning, designated inspection agency PMCA ↗

1. 01
   Determine whether a Land Use Permit is required; it is required in conjunction with any required building permit and for any new use or change of use before construction or alteration.
2. 02
   Submit the land use or local borough application to the Borough of Shippensburg.
3. 03
   For UCC building permit work, coordinate with the borough's designated inspection agency (PMCA).
4. 04
   Use PMCA's online permit platform or its permit application forms to submit the UCC permit package.
5. 05
   Pay borough land use fees and PMCA building permit fees under the designated agency's schedule.
6. 06
   Obtain all approvals before starting work and complete inspections through the designated agency or borough representative, depending on permit type.

Typical processing time: Not posted on the borough Codes/Zoning page.

Source: Borough of Shippensburg Codes/Zoning, designated inspection agency PMCA ↗

Public fee data is split between borough local fees and PMCA agency charges, so applicants need both schedules

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• PMCA online inspection tools for PMCA-issued permits (online)
• Borough representative for local permits (sidewalks, street openings) (phone)

Inspection hours

Not clearly posted on the borough pages

Typical sequence: Land use permit first where applicable, UCC permit issuance through designated agency, progress inspections, final approval

Source: Borough of Shippensburg Codes/Zoning, designated inspection agency PMCA ↗