Commercial Permits
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:
- Completed Building, Fire, Demolition, or Communications Application.
- Worker's Compensation Affidavit of Exemption Form
- Survey or Site Plan
- Two sets of third-party approved construction documents
- Energy Compliance (COMChecks)
- Allegheny County Health Department Plumbing Division approval
- Allegheny County Health Department and Agriculture plan approval for food handling
- Montour Run or Robinson Run Sewer Tap and Application and Fee. Contact our office if you're unsure which applies to your project.
- Permit Fee Schedule
Permit Turn Around Time
Upon submission of the required information listed above, the permit will be issued within 2-5 business days.
Additional Information
- Commercial Building Permit Quick Guide: Information and requirements for submitting commercial building, zoning, and fire system permits and plan reviews.
- Guide for Opening a New Business: Guidelines for opening a new business without any construction or change of use and for a no-impact home-based business.
- Fire System Guide
- Special Event Permit Application: Application for "Special Events" such as car shows, tent sales, and outdoor entertainment venues.
- Temporary Outdoor Dining Application (effective June 2, 2020).
- Current Codes Enforced by the Community Development Department