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

To file for a Building Permit see attached for our Building Permit Submission Policy

You may also download the permit application here and bring the completed form to the Township Office with a $100.00 application deposit for residential or $200.00 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
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.