Center Township, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Township zoning intake is handled locally; the master permit packet shows UCC inspections scheduled through Code.Sys inspectors.

Department

Center Township Zoning Officer / Center Township Municipal Building

Address

224 Center Grange Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001

Phone

(724) 774-0271 Ext. 115 for Zoning Officer Tim Gatehouse

Website

https://ctbos.com/permits/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Determine the needed township forms from the permits page, including the master construction permit packet and, where applicable, the zoning use and compliance certificate.
2. Complete the applications in full and gather parcel data, plans, and supporting approvals.
3. Submit the package to the township; zoning materials warn the application is not officially received until complete, signed, fully attached, and fees paid.
4. Obtain zoning, floodplain, historic, and highway occupancy approvals where applicable.
5. After permit issuance, post the permit and keep approved plans on site.
6. Schedule inspections with the listed Code.Sys inspectors and obtain final approval before occupancy where required.

Typical processing time: No standard turnaround for building permits was published in the reviewed township materials; the zoning compliance application notes a 30 day appeal period after issuance before the holder should rely on the permit

Source: Center Township Zoning Officer / Center Township Municipal Building

General Requirements

Township public materials maintain separate construction, occupancy, sign, and zoning/compliance permits; zoning certificate application covers construction, occupancy, and use approvals under township zoning.

Required Documents

• Completed application
• Parcel number
• Plans
• Owner and contractor information
• Workers compensation certificate or exemption
• Highway occupancy permit where applicable
• Zoning and flood/historic signoff where applicable

Permit validity

Building permit becomes null and void if work does not start within 180 days; work must be completed within 5 years of issuance

Building code

PA UCC; township packet uses the state construction permit format and UCC inspection sequence

Owner-builder

Workers compensation exemption language covers individual property owners and sole proprietors without employees

Contractor requirements

Pennsylvania home improvement contractor registration applies where required; workers compensation documentation is required by packet

Fees

Plan check fee

Application packet contains separate lines for building permit fee, plan review fee, municipal fee, and $4.50 training fee, but no public formula was extractable

Permit fee formula

Township fee resolution is detailed for zoning hearing, grading, right of way, and development items; building permit fee formula was not text-readable in the reviewed source

Reinspection fee

Township fee schedule includes additional inspection fees at actual salary, overhead, and expense when extra assigned inspection staffing is required

Payment note

Zoning application says filing is not official until fees are paid

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Center Township Zoning Officer / Center Township Municipal Building to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Christopher Jolliffe at Code.Sys, (412) 821-0337 Ext. 54; electrical inspections through John Lucchesi, Ext. 55 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

2 business days advance notice requested

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Typical inspection sequence: Footing, foundation/masonry, framing and draft stopping, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, insulation, wallboard, fire suppression where applicable, blower door test, final, demolition as applicable

Final inspection requests require at least 2 business days notice; all permits require a final inspection

Additional Resources

• Building code: PA UCC; township packet uses the state construction permit format and UCC inspection sequence
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Permits Page
• Directory Contact Info
• Schedule of Fees
• License lookup guide: Pennsylvania Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Pennsylvania Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Pennsylvania hub: Pennsylvania Contractor License & Permit Hub

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