Borough of Clarks Summit

Borough zoning permit information states a zoning permit must be secured for all regulated activity and before construction starts

Note: No standalone borough exempt-work list was clearly published in the reviewed public materials

Building code

Borough code enforcement page lists Building Inspection Underwriters and Northeast Inspection Consultants for building inspection; county municipal profiles identify BIU and NEIC as building inspectors for UCC enforcement

Permit validity

Borough zoning permits are issued for 1 year; if the project is not started within that time, the permit expires, and a 6-month extension may be granted in writing for good cause

Owner-builder

Applications may be submitted by the property owner or applicant with the required property and contractor information

Contractor requirements

The zoning packet requires contractor contact information plus general liability and workers compensation insurance or a notarized workers compensation form

1. 01
   Obtain the borough zoning application from the zoning officer and confirm whether the project also needs UCC review.
2. 02
   Submit a complete zoning application with plot plan, deed copy, contractor information, insurance documentation, and any hearing or planning approvals that apply.
3. 03
   The zoning officer reviews the application and issues or denies the zoning permit.
4. 04
   For UCC-regulated work, coordinate with the listed building inspectors BIU and or NEIC.
5. 05
   After project completion, contact the zoning officer for final inspection and return the original permit to the office to receive a certificate of occupancy or use.

Typical processing time: The zoning officer issues or denies a permit within a maximum of 90 days after a complete filing and fee submission

Source: Borough of Clarks Summit, Code Enforcement; zoning permit packet identifies the Borough Zoning Officer as the permit issuer, and county municipal profiles list Building Inspection Underwriters and Northeast Inspection Consultants as building inspectors ↗

Application fees are submitted with the permit filing; a second fee is levied if an expired permit must be reissued

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

• Contact the borough zoning officer for final zoning inspection; UCC inspections are coordinated through BIU and or NEIC depending on the permit (contact)

Inspection hours

Borough office hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Typical sequence: Zoning review, any required UCC review through BIU or NEIC, construction, final zoning inspection, then certificate of occupancy or use