Building Permits Zoning

Information concerning codes enforcement, zoning, and building permits should be directed to:

KEITH HUNNINGS, SOUTH PENN CODE CONSULTANTS LLC

Phone:  717-942-2248

Fax:      717-942-2476

Email: Admin@SouthPenn.net

You may also download the permit application here and bring the completed form to the Township Office with a $150.00 application deposit for residential or $250.00 application deposit for commercial.  Checks should be made payable to “Hopewell Township”.

There may be additional fees depending on the construction.
2020 SPCC Zoning Fees **Updated 11.06.2020**
2020 YCPC fees

Before starting any project, call Keith Hunnings to verify if a permit is required.  He will be glad to answer any and all questions and assist you throughout the process.

FYI:  A Zoning Permit is required for Change of Use of a property.

PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Permits are required for the following:

• Sheds (this includes prefab sheds, delivered & set-up as well as stick built).
• Swimming pools – both in ground and above ground styles – fence may also be required.
• Additions of any kind which you would like to add to your residence.  This includes finishing off a basement.
• New and replacement wells
• New & resurfacing of driveways
• Decks
• Patios and Sun-rooms
• Interior Remodeling
• Garages
• Fences
• Home Occupations
• Signs

You do not need a permit to hold a yard sale.