Red Lion Borough, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Red Lion Borough requires all building permits to be submitted through the Borough office, but UCC plan review and inspections are performed through authorized third-party agencies DCCS, MDIA, or PMCA

Department

Red Lion Borough, Codes Enforcement & Zoning

Address

438 E. Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA 17356

Phone

(717) 850-0790

Email

rlboro@redlionpa.org

Website

https://redlionpa.org/departments-services/codes-enforcement-zoning/building-permits/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Choose one of Red Lion's authorized third-party UCC agencies and review the Borough's UCC permit process guide.
2. Complete the agency application and submit it to the Red Lion Borough office, not directly to the reviewing agency.
3. Borough staff assign a permit number and forward the application to the reviewing agency.
4. Wait for review under UCC timelines; the Borough guide states residential review may take up to 15 business days and commercial up to 30 business days.
5. Pay all permit and inspection fees to Red Lion Borough using the permit number and project address for tracking.
6. Schedule inspections directly with the reviewing agency; once all fees are paid and final reports are complete, the Borough issues the permit closeout and any use and occupancy certificate.

Typical processing time: Residential up to 15 business days; commercial up to 30 business days

Source: Red Lion Borough, Codes Enforcement & Zoning

General Requirements

Red Lion states that in accordance with Act 45 it has a building permit process for all construction, remodeling, and repair within the Borough, with zoning permits and other permit applications handled through Borough forms

Required Documents

• Third-party agency application
• Borough permit number assignment
• Project plans as required by the chosen agency
• Zoning forms needed for non-UCC items

Building code

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code administered through authorized third-party agencies

Contractor requirements

Varies by chosen third-party agency and work scope; Pennsylvania HICPA registration remains applicable where required

Fees

Plan check fee

Depends on the chosen agency; MDIA publishes separate plan review fees and permit issuance fees

Permit fee formula

Varies by selected third-party agency

Reinspection fee

Borough process guide states no use and occupancy certificate will be issued until all fees, including reinspection fees, are paid in full

Payment note

Red Lion Borough collects all inspection and permit fees even when review and inspections are performed by third-party agencies

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Red Lion Borough, Codes Enforcement & Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Schedule inspections directly with the selected reviewing agency after permit issuance (other)

Typical inspection sequence: Borough intake and permit number assignment, agency review, Borough fee collection and permit issuance, agency inspections, final report to Borough, then use and occupancy issuance if applicable

Additional Resources

• Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code administered through authorized third-party agencies
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Building Permits Page
• UCC Permit Process Guide
• Borough Forms and Publications
• License lookup guide: Pennsylvania Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Pennsylvania Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Pennsylvania hub: Pennsylvania Contractor License & Permit Hub

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