DO I NEED A PERMIT?

When do you need a permit?

The best way to find out if you need a permit is to contact the Borough office. Discuss your plans with the Borough Secretary before beginning construction to determine whether you need a permit.

Why do I need a permit?

By obtaining a municipal permit, you will protect the outcome and investment value of your construction project and be able to guard against a lawsuit or injury. The following information describes a few simple steps you can take in order to obtain a building permit and how permits can work for you. Building permits are very beneficial to you and our community. By working with the Borough, you will benefit from their knowledge of building codes to ensure your construction project is built right, will be safe and will last.

 It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any building or structure; without a municipal permit.

 The Borough subcontracts the enforcement of the UCC to Code Administrators, Inc. In most cases, a permit will need to be obtained through the Borough office as well as through Code Administrators, Inc. You will be informed if contact with Code Administrators, Inc is necessary. Please check out their website for additional information regarding permitting requirements pertaining to the UCC. Code Administrators, Inc website.

Please note that permits are not issued on the same day they are submitted. To obtain your permit, it may take anywhere between 2 days and 2 weeks...it all depends upon the project, the required paperwork, etc. It is always best to take your time to ensure that you have all of the required information when applying for a permit. Payment is due when you pick up your permit. Please reference the link below that shows the fee schedule for the Borough of Wrightsville.

MUNICIPAL PERMIT

UCC-CODE ADMINISTRATORS, INC PERMIT (RESIDENTIAL)

UCC-CODE ADMINISTRATORS, INC PERMIT (COMMERCIAL)

FEE SCHEDULE

Permits ARE required for the following:

• New buildings, including the placement of manufactured homes
• Additions (bedrooms, bathrooms, family rooms, etc.)
• Residential work (decks, garages, fences, pools, etc.)
• Renovations (re-roofing, etc.)

Permits are usually NOT required for the following:
(Unless your project requires obstruction of a sidewalk)

• Exterior painting
• Window replacement
• Indoor carpeting
• Replacing your shingles DOES NOT require a permit.

PROOF OF INSURANCE

Proof of Insurance is required on all projects. If a contractor is doing the work, their liability insurance information is required. If a contractor is not employed, the homeowner must provide a copy of their homeowners insurance.

Administration & Government
Animals
Buildings
Code Enforcement
Conduct
Curfew
Fences
Health & Safety
Housing
Licenses
Motor Vehicles
Open Burning
Parks & Recreation
Refuse - Solid Waste/Recycling
Sexually Oriented Businesses
Signs and Billboards
Storm Water
Streets & Sidewalks
Transient Business
Trees

FYI:

The State has mandated that all municipalities adhere to the recent provisions of Act 167. These changes require all municipalities to adopt an Ordinance implementing the Plan no later than October 12, 2011. Should a municipality fail to comply; all state funding will be revoked. The changes in the Plan effect even the most simplest of projects including driveway permitting as well as permitting for sheds on a residential property.

We ask that you take the time to review the information provided on the websites listed below...

http://www.stormwaterpa.org/assets/media/regulatory/3930-FS-DEP4101.pdf

http://www.stormwaterpa.org/act-167.html

http://www.ycpc.org/Municipal_Current_Pages/act_167_activities.html

http://www.stormwaterpa.org/assets/media/regulatory/stormwatermgmtact.pdf

http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/watershed_management/10593

http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/watershed_management/10593/fact_sheets_and_publications/554356