Commercial Permits

The Township has adopted a Truth in Advertisement Ordinance for all Businesses. This ordinance requires all businesses to identify themselves as being in “North Fayette” and not “Robinson”, “City of Pittsburgh”, “Oakdale Borough”, or other locations. Please read over the ordinance carefully and contact our Community Development Department with any questions.

Construction documents for any commercial building permit must be signed and sealed by a registered design professional in the State of Pennsylvania and must be reviewed and approved by a third-party agency prior to submitting a building permit application to the Township. Review the list of certified 3rd party plan review agencies.

Permit Submission Required Documentation

Utility use construction projects may not require a registered design professional and/or third-party plan review, but should still be discussed with the Community Development Department. Upon completion of a third-party plan review, the following documents are required for a building permit:

Permit Turn Around Time

Upon submission of the required information listed above, the permit will be issued within 2-5 business days. 

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