Building/Zoning Permit Information

The Codes Enforcement Office in its effort to assist the applicant in the permit review process, has developed a list of general guidelines (see below) for plan submittal to the Township.

Questions regarding any of the information on this page can be directed to the Fairview Township Codes Office at 717-901-5220 or via email to zoning@twp.fairview.pa.us.

Building Permit Application - To be completed for all building projects (commercial and residential) See Building Guides below. NOTE**Fairview Township currently utilizes a 3rd Party agency - Approved Code Services Inc. (717) 506-0464 www.approvedcode.com, to conduct all the required PA Uniform Construction Code (PA UCC) plan reviews and inspections. All building code plan submittals are to be made to township offices and will be forwarded to Approved Code Services for their review and approval. PA UCC mandates that residential reviews be conducted within a maximum of 15 business days of submittal and commercial reviews with 30 business days.**

Zoning Permit Application - To be completed for all projects which will have an expansion of the exterior area of a site (additions, accessory structures, driveway expansion outside of road right-of-way, new structures) See Zoning Guide below.
Commercial Construction Guide
Deck Guide
Swimming Pool Guide
Electrical Permit Guide
Residential Construction Building Permit Guide
Zoning Permit Guide
Workmen's Compensation Insurance Form - Proof of Workmens Compensation Insurance is required for all projects

A link to the Ordinances which establish Fairview Township's adoption of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (PA UCC)/Building Codes and the particulars specific to Fairview Township can be found HERE.

Fee Schedule

All applicable fees for any Township Business can be found in the adopted Fairview Township Schedule of Fees. Building permit fees can be found in the "Code Enforcement" section; Septic permit fees in the "Sewers and Sewer Regulations" section; Stormwater Management fees in the "Stormwater" section and Zoning permit fees in the "Zoning" section by using the following link: