Spring Garden Township, PA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Spring Garden Township, Planning and Zoning / Building Permits; UCC review and inspections by Code Administrators, Inc.

Street address

Municipal Building, 340 Tri Hill Road, Suite A, York, PA 17403

Phone

(717) 848-2858

Coverage

Township zoning permits are issued by Spring Garden Township; building code plan review and inspections are outsourced to Code Administrators, Inc.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Spring Garden Township

Building permits apply to UCC work requiring inspections, including additions, structural renovations, demolition, attached garages, fences over 6 feet, retaining walls over 4 feet, deck over 30 inches high, pools over 24 inches deep, doors/windows of different size or location, most electrical work, plumbing changes, HVAC replacement, commercial and industrial remodeling, business signs, and change of use/occupancy

Note: Spring Garden distinguishes between work needing a building permit and work still needing a zoning permit, so applicants should not assume 'no building permit' means 'no permit at all'

Required documents

Permit application
Site plan or site diagram
Stormwater management permit application when impervious-surface triggers apply
Plans or materials required by Code Administrators

Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code administered locally with third-party UCC review and inspection services
Contractor requirements: Township fee schedule includes local plumbing licenses and plumbing permit fees; Pennsylvania HICPA registration still applies where required

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Determine whether the job needs a building permit, zoning permit, and/or stormwater management permit from the Township's permit matrix.
02

Complete the applicable building or zoning permit application and prepare a site diagram and any stormwater materials if new impervious area is proposed.
03

Submit the application package to the Township; UCC-regulated work is reviewed through Code Administrators.
04

Pay the separate Code Administrators QuickBooks invoice for plan review and inspection fees once review is complete.
05

Pay Township fees at permit pickup and receive the permit.
06

Schedule required inspections through Code Administrators.

Source: Spring Garden Township, Planning and Zoning / Building Permits; UCC review and inspections by Code Administrators, Inc. ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Spring Garden Township building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$35

Plan check fee

UCC administration and enforcement is per third-party fee schedule; stormwater management plan review is $300 for small projects and $700 for large projects

Permit fee formula

Building permit $35 minimum; then $15 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost after the initial $3,000

Reinspection fee

Rental and other township reinspections are listed, while UCC inspection fees are charged by the third-party inspection agency

Fees are not due up front; Code Administrators invoices plan review and inspection fees separately by email through QuickBooks, and Township fees are due at permit pickup

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Code Administrators (phone)

Typical sequence: Project-specific UCC inspections through Code Administrators after permit issuance

Source: Spring Garden Township, Planning and Zoning / Building Permits; UCC review and inspections by Code Administrators, Inc. ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Spring Garden Township permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Spring Garden Township, PA? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Spring Garden Township, PA? ▸

Building permit fees in Spring Garden Township, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $35. Fees are calculated as: Building permit $35 minimum; then $15 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost after the initial $3,000. Plan check fee: UCC administration and enforcement is per third-party fee schedule; stormwater management plan review is $300 for small projects and $700 for large projects.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Spring Garden Township, PA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Spring Garden Township, PA, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the job needs a building permit, zoning permit, and/or stormwater management permit from the Township's permit matrix. 2. Complete the applicable building or zoning permit application and prepare a site diagram and any stormwater materials if new impervious area is proposed. 3. Submit the application package to the Township; UCC-regulated work is reviewed through Code Administrators. 4. Pay the separate Code Administrators QuickBooks invoice for plan review and inspection fees once review is complete. 5. Pay Township fees at permit pickup and receive the permit. 6. Schedule required inspections through Code Administrators.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Spring Garden Township, PA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Spring Garden Township, PA via: Code Administrators.

last verified April 2026 source Spring Garden Township, Planning and Zoning / Building Permits; UCC review and inspections by Code Administrators, Inc. ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/york/spring-garden

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Spring Garden Township, Planning and Zoning / Building Permits; UCC review and inspections by Code Administrators, Inc. before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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