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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Silver Spring Township
Township page routes all building and zoning permit applications through the online permit system and provides separate worksheets for zoning, signs, stormwater, driveway, road cut, and commercial projects.
Note: No consolidated exempt-work list was found on the public permit page reviewed. Silver Spring instead publishes permit-specific worksheets and exemption forms, including agricultural building exemption and building and zoning permit exemption forms. Applicants should confirm exemption status with Community Development before relying on it.
- Complete online application
- Project-specific worksheets
- Site plans
- Stormwater documents if applicable
- PA UCC transition form where needed
- Workers compensation affidavit where needed
- Other project-specific uploads
- Building code
- Pennsylvania UCC administered locally through township review and inspection functions
- Permit validity
- Extension request form is published; confirm standard permit expiration with township staff if not stated on the application used.
- Owner-builder
- Homeowner-specific online submission instructions are posted.
- Contractor requirements
- Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies to covered home improvement contractors; township provides contractor account creation and submission instructions for BSA Online.
Source: Community Development ↗
Application process
Typical processing: Driveway review 15 business days; stormwater review 45 days for minor and variable for major; zoning review 90 calendar days; building review 15 business days residential and 30 business days commercial.
- 01 Review the township permit page and, if needed, contact Community Development before filing.
- 02 Create a BSA Online account using the township contractor or homeowner instructions.
- 03 Submit the required building, zoning, stormwater, driveway, sign, or related application online with all required documentation.
- 04 The township does not begin review until the application is complete.
- 05 Reviews proceed consecutively by permit type, starting with driveway, stormwater, zoning, and then building where applicable.
- 06 Pay permit fees online through BSA Online.
- 07 Receive the permit and proceed with inspections through township staff or designated officials.
Typical processing time: Driveway review 15 business days; stormwater review 45 days for minor and variable for major; zoning review 90 calendar days; building review 15 business days residential and 30 business days commercial.
Source: Community Development ↗
Fee schedule
Effective January 5, 2026
Permit page directs applicants to apply or pay online through BSA Online
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective January 5, 2026) before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Through township staff and permit system coordination (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Typical sequence: Consecutive permit review, permit issuance, then inspections associated with the approved scope
Source: Community Development ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Silver Spring Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Silver Spring Township, PA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Silver Spring Township, PA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Silver Spring Township, PA? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Silver Spring Township, PA? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Silver Spring Township, PA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.