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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Marion Heights Borough
The borough enforces permits for regulated construction under the Pennsylvania UCC and posts permit fee resolutions and code officer hours on its site.
- Exempt Fences 6 feet or lower in height
- Exempt Retaining walls 4 feet or lower that do not support a surcharge
- Exempt Some sidewalks and driveways not over basements
- Exempt Shallow prefabricated pools
- Exempt Playground equipment and similar minor work
Note: These are common Pennsylvania UCC exemptions for one- and two-family dwellings. No municipality-specific exempt-work list was found for Marion Heights Borough. Zoning, floodplain, sewage, stormwater, and driveway approvals may still apply even where a UCC permit is not required. Confirm with the borough code officer before proceeding.
- Permit application and plans as required by the borough code officer
- Building code
- Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); 2021 ICC-based update took effect January 1, 2026, subject to Pennsylvania amendments
- Permit validity
- No borough-specific validity rule was found. Pennsylvania UCC default validity rules apply unless the borough instructs otherwise.
- Contractor requirements
- Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act registration applies to home improvement contractors performing work over $5,000. Workers compensation documentation is required where applicable.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact the borough office or code officer during posted code hours to confirm the permit path for the project.
- 02 Obtain any required zoning or local approvals.
- 03 Submit the permit application, plans, and fees through the borough office.
- 04 Await review and permit issuance, then post the permit and schedule inspections through the code officer.
- 05 Obtain final approval before occupancy or use.
Fee schedule
Marion Heights Borough building permit fees
Handled by the borough office.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Borough office: (570) 373-1042 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Code officer hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Frequently asked
Common questions about Marion Heights Borough permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Marion Heights Borough, PA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Marion Heights Borough, PA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Marion Heights Borough, PA? ▸
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Marion Heights Borough, PA? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Marion Heights Borough, PA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Marion Heights Borough Code Officer before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.