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Clintonville Borough

How to apply for a building permit in Clintonville Borough, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Clintonville Borough — Building Code Official: G. Michael Grill

Coverage
Pennsylvania L&I lists Clintonville Borough as an OPT-IN municipality (effective 7/1/2004) with NO AMENDMENTS to the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Clintonville Borough

Pennsylvania UCC permit triggers apply to new construction, additions, structural alterations, demolition, change of occupancy, many decks and pools, and regulated building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energy work.

Note: No municipality-specific exempt-work handout was located in reviewed sources. Use Pennsylvania UCC baseline exemptions only after confirming them with the listed permit issuer.

Required documents
  • Permit application
  • Parcel information
  • Plans
  • Contractor information
  • Any triggered zoning, sewage, floodplain, driveway, or planning approvals
Building code
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code — OPT-IN municipality, NO AMENDMENTS (statewide triennial update effective January 1, 2026)
Owner-builder
Owners may often apply directly or through an authorized agent, but the permit holder remains responsible for code compliance and inspections.
Contractor requirements
Covered Pennsylvania home improvement contractors on jobs over $5,000 should confirm HICPA registration requirements. No separate municipal contractor-license requirement was identified.
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Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Confirm the parcel jurisdiction and ask the municipality whether zoning, floodplain, sewage, driveway, subdivision, or land-development approvals are required before UCC permit issuance.
  2. 02
    If local zoning or other local review applies, secure that approval before or alongside the UCC filing.
  3. 03
    Submit the building permit application, plans, and supporting documents to the listed building code official or contracted agency.
  4. 04
    Pay the quoted fee and wait for permit issuance before beginning regulated work.
  5. 05
    Schedule inspections and obtain final approval before occupancy or project closeout.

Source: Clintonville Borough — Building Code Official: G. Michael Grill ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • (814) 671-9413 (phone)

Typical sequence: Permit issuance, required phase inspections, then final inspection or certificate closeout as applicable.

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Clintonville Borough permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Clintonville Borough, PA?
Pennsylvania UCC permit triggers apply to new construction, additions, structural alterations, demolition, change of occupancy, many decks and pools, and regulated building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energy work.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Clintonville Borough, PA?
To apply for a building permit in Clintonville Borough, PA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the parcel jurisdiction and ask the municipality whether zoning, floodplain, sewage, driveway, subdivision, or land-development approvals are required before UCC permit issuance. 2. If local zoning or other local review applies, secure that approval before or alongside the UCC filing. 3. Submit the building permit application, plans, and supporting documents to the listed building code official or contracted agency. 4. Pay the quoted fee and wait for permit issuance before beginning regulated work. 5. Schedule inspections and obtain final approval before occupancy or project closeout.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Clintonville Borough, PA?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Clintonville Borough, PA via: (814) 671-9413.
last verified April 2026 source Clintonville Borough — Building Code Official: G. Michael Grill ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/venango/clintonville-borough

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clintonville Borough — Building Code Official: G. Michael Grill before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.