Springettsbury Township, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies within Springettsbury Township; public residential application packet routes filings by email to Township staff

Department

Springettsbury Township, Community Development

Address

Springettsbury Municipal Complex, 1501 Mt. Zion Road, York, PA 17402

Phone

(717) 757-3521

Email

permits@springettsbury.com

Website

https://springettsbury.com/community-development/building-permits/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Complete the residential permit application and gather plans, site plan, and any outside agency approvals.
2. Email the application, drawings, and relevant supporting information to permits@springettsbury.com.
3. Include site plan, construction/sewer/plumbing information, and any DEP, PennDOT, or other approvals if applicable.
4. Wait for Township review; if more information is requested, the review clock restarts when the Township receives the additional information.
5. Pay the emailed invoice once review is complete; the form states no prepayment is accepted.
6. Receive the permit and proceed to inspections and closeout.

Typical processing time: Up to 15 days for review; the 15-day period restarts each time additional information is requested and received

Source: Springettsbury Township, Community Development

General Requirements

Springettsbury publishes residential permit applications and a fee schedule covering residential and commercial construction, demolition, stormwater, zoning, and related development permits

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Site plan
• Construction and utility information
• Copies of any necessary federal, state, or local approvals such as DEP and PennDOT
• Sealed plans where the application calls for licensed design professional involvement

Permit validity

Fee schedule lists first and second building permit renewals of 6 months each; initial permit term was not clearly summarized in the reviewed public materials

Building code

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code; the application references Act 45 of 1999 as amended

Owner-builder

Application certification allows the legal owner or a person with written authorization from the owner to apply

Contractor requirements

Township fee schedule includes plumbing permit and annual plumber license fees; Pennsylvania HICPA registration still applies where required

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$25

Plan check fee

Commercial plan review is $75 per half hour; electrical plan review is $105 per hour; stormwater management permit review is cost plus 10%

Permit fee formula

Residential construction permit fee is 0.010 x cost of construction with a $25 minimum; zoning permits for accessory structures under 1,000 square feet are $25

Reinspection fee

Residential reinspection fee is $100; additional commercial inspections above allotment are $75 each; work started or completed without permit is charged at 2 times the permit fee

Payment note

No prepayment is accepted; the Township sends the invoice by email

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Springettsbury Township, Community Development to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Follow permit issuance (other)

Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific, with first building inspection included for residential permits and later inspections based on scope

Additional Resources

• Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code; the application references Act 45 of 1999 as amended
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Residential Permit Application PDF
• Fee Schedule
• Zoning Map
• License lookup guide: Pennsylvania Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Pennsylvania Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Pennsylvania hub: Pennsylvania Contractor License & Permit Hub

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