Manor Township, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Manor Township issues zoning permits locally and routes UCC building plans and inspections through CCIS.

Department

Planning/Zoning; Commonwealth Code Inspection Service, Inc. (CCIS) for UCC building permit review and inspections

Address

950 West Fairway Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603

Phone

Township 717-397-4769; CCIS 717-664-2347

Email

Zoning Officer/Planner email is linked on the township page but not rendered in plain text on the public HTML reviewed.

Website

https://manortownship.net/zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Submit a complete zoning/building permit application and any related grading, stormwater, driveway, or other permit applications to the township office with payment.
2. If zoning approval is required, the township reviews and issues the zoning permit.
3. Where a building permit is required, submit two complete sets of building plans and required supporting information.
4. CCIS performs plan review and, if approved, the building permit is issued with the zoning permit.
5. CCIS invoices the applicant for plan review and inspection costs.
6. Arrange inspections, complete all reviews and payments, and obtain the use and occupancy permit.

Typical processing time: Not clearly posted on the township process page.

Source: Planning/Zoning; Commonwealth Code Inspection Service, Inc. (CCIS) for UCC building permit review and inspections

General Requirements

Township states permits are required before beginning all construction; many projects need both zoning and building permits, and some also require grading, driveway, sign, demolition, or stormwater approvals.

Required Documents

• Fully completed permit application
• Payment
• Where building review is needed, two complete plan sets and other supporting information

Building code

Pennsylvania UCC administered by Manor Township with CCIS as third-party inspection service

Owner-builder

Public forms describe owner or applicant certifications, but no separate owner-builder summary page was located.

Contractor requirements

Pennsylvania home improvement registration rules apply where required; specialty permit and trade forms are posted by the township.

Fees

Plan check fee

Via CCIS schedule.

Permit fee formula

Building permit, plan review, and inspection fees are charged per CCIS schedule; township also publishes its own permit, land disturbance, and SALDO fee schedule.

Reinspection fee

Via CCIS schedule and township fee schedule where applicable.

Payment note

Initial payment goes to the township office; CCIS invoices separately for plan review and inspection costs.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Demolition permits are not required for structures used for agricultural purposes

Important: The township also posts separate permit forms for work categories such as driveway, grading, signs, and stormwater, indicating applicants should not assume exemption by category. Verify claimed exemptions directly with the township because no single consolidated exempt-work page was posted.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Applicant is required to arrange the proper inspections after permit issuance; building inspections are tied to CCIS (other)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Permit issuance, required CCIS inspections, then use and occupancy permit after all inspections, reviews, and payments are complete.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Pennsylvania UCC administered by Manor Township with CCIS as third-party inspection service
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Permit Process
• Downloadable Forms/Applications
• License lookup guide: Pennsylvania Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Pennsylvania Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Pennsylvania hub: Pennsylvania Contractor License & Permit Hub

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