Planning / Community Development - Permits

Effective January 1, 2010 - All electrical inspections shall be called directly to David Shields office at 610-866-9663.

 

 Required Permits - Revised 8/5/09
 

Building:
New construction, additions, alterations of residential, commercial & industrial structures. Construction prints and plot plans must accompany permit submission for review & approval by Zoning and applicable inspectors prior to issuance of permit. The Township will review all commercial & industrial plans. All home-improvement contractors must provide PA Registration number.

1. Where applicable, 'allocation application and payment' must be made PRIOR to the 1st or 15th of each month for approval. This must be approved prior to the building permit being issued.
2. On-site septic system application, designs, and payment must be submitted to the SEO, approved by the SEO and permit issued from the SEO, prior to the release of the building permit.
3. RESIDENTIAL: Submit completed building, electric, plumbing, mechanical, sewer connection permit applications; Non-refundable application review fee of $40.00; 2 Plot plans; 2 Sets of construction plans; 2 Sets of ResChecks (required for new home construction; additions) and Proof of Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation, naming Lower Macungie Township as certificate holder from general, plumbing, electrical, mechanical etc. contractors. When required, 4 sets Individual On-Lot Grading plans with required fee.
4. COMMERICAL & INDUSTRIAL: Submit building permit application; Review Fee $400.00+$100.00 Admin Fee; Site plan; 3 Sets of engineered sealed construction plans; Proof of Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation, naming Lower Macungie Township as certificate holder from general contractor. *Business Use permit required prior to the opening of the business.
5. FIRE CODE: Sprinkler/suppression systems permits are separate applications and fees. Review Fee $400.00+$100.00 Admin Fee. Proof of Workers Compensation Certificate Insurance naming Lower Macungie Township as certificate holder.
6. Plan review begins with a complete submission. Maximum review time is 15 days for Residential and 30 days for Commercial/ Industrial reviews.
7. Upon completion of review(s), applicant will be notified.
8. All fees shall be paid at time of permit(s) being issued. Hours 8am-4pm Mon-Fri.
9. Contractor’s copy of all complete construction packets shall be on job site until completion of job. Any special Notes on construction plan or permit, placed by Zoning or Building Official shall be met!!
10. Permits and Inspection Cards MUST BE VISIBLE on construction site!!
11. Inspections MUST be scheduled, a minimum of 48 hours in advance in accordance with Township workweek. HOURS 8am.-4p.m. MON-FRI. When applicable, Final Grading Inspections for Individual On-Lot Grading must be approved by Kyle Kuester of Keystone Consulting Engineers before scheduling for a Certificate of Occupancy.

Plumbing/Electrical Permits

1. Submit completed form and proof of Workers Compensation Certificate of Insurance. Fee to be paid at issuance of permit
2. Contractors must obtain a license to work in Lower Macungie Township. Renewal due December 31 of each year. Proof of current Master Plumber license required.
3. Inspection Sequence: (1) Rough Plumbing/Mechanical & Electric/Service (2) Final Plumb & Mechanical & Electric.

Additional Zoning Permits required:
Blasting, Business Use or Home Occupation, Driveways (new or expansion), Fences, Grading, Pools, Razing, Sheds, Signs, Solicitations or Peddling, Stoves, Tanks (in-ground/above ground), Timber Clearing. Other permits may be necessary as this is not a complete listing. When in doubt, please call 610-966-4343 x134 - Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm - Monday through Friday.