Department of Community Development
Open 8:00am
to 4:30pm every weekday.
Phone (717)761-0119 Fax (717)761-7267
Land Development/Subdivision Plan Submission
Information and application form for subdivision/land development plan approval are availabe in the Department of Community Development office.
Building
Permit
Application forms are available in the Community Development Department
office and also can be mailed or faxed to the applicant. Two (2) sets of
construction documents must be submitted with building permit applications.
The processing time is within 15 business days for most standard residential
and within 30 business days for most non-residential permits. Applications
are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Community Development Department will review applications for the following
permits:
Street Cut Permit
Septic Permit
Driveway Permit
Excavation and Fill Permit
Building Permit - Residential
(Download
Form)
Building Permit - Non-Residential (Download Form)
For any construction work that exceeds $500.00 in total project cost.
Exceptions:
- Non-structural roof re-shingling
- Window replacement
- Replacement siding, fascia, gutters, downspouts
- Kitchen and bathroom remodeling that is repair or replacement of existing items
Plumbing Permit (Download Form)
Zoning Permit (Download
Form)
Change of building footprints; sheds, fences, all accessory buildings, increase
in impervious coverage.
Generally, fences may be placed on property lines, although the Community Development Department recommends a minimum setback to address issues of maintenance and access. The setbacks for a residential, detached accessory structure are generally ten feet (10') from a side or rear lot line. The setbacks are reviewed during the zoning approval process.
Sewer Connection Permit
New connection or increase in flow
Certificate of Use (Download Form)
For Non-Residential change of use. Required by Hampden Township Zoning Ordinance.
Sign Permit (Download Form)
Permanent and temporary signs.