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Building & Zoning Permit Forms

DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT?

Please click the link below for information as guidance on what building permits are required for certain activities.  It is always best to call and speak with staff in the Building and Zoning Department if you are unsure of the requirements and process.

Do I Need a Permit

To view and print a copy of the following forms click the link attached.

BUILDING

  • UCC Residential Building Permit
  • UCC Commercial Building Permit
  • Alternative Energy Sources Permit Application
  • Chester County Building Permit Information – Assessment Process
  • Township Road Occupancy Permit
  • Temporary Use of Occupancy
  • Application-Change of Occupancy Permit
  • Sprinkler-Buyer-Option-Letter

ZONING

  • Zoning Permit Application
  • Temporary-Zoning-Permit
  • Conditional Use Application-Petition to Amend Zoning Ordinance
  • Rental Property Tenant Notification
  • Bed & Breakfast Registration Form

HISTORIC PROPERTIES

In completing a project involving a historic resource, please fill out a Zoning Permit and use the Checklist below as applicable to your project.

  • Zoning Permit Application
  • Demolition of Historic Resource Checklist

STORMWATER

  • Stormwater and Grading Application
  • Simplified Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Agreement 
  • Non – Simplified Stormwater Agreement

SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT

  • Subdivision & Land Development Application

MISCELLANEOUS 

  • alarm-registration
  • Address Signs
  • Agricultural Building UCC Permit Exemption Form
  • Solicitation-Permit
  • Business-Notification-Form
  • Bridge-Crossing-Permit-2

FEE SCHEDULE 2021

  • Resolution 6-2021 – 2021 Fee Schedule (Revised)

Fire Ordinances:

  • Ordinance No. 57 (Fire Prevention)
  • Ordinance No 068 (Amendment to Fire Protection Ordinance-Outdoor burning)
  • Ordinance No 070 (Amendment to Fire Prevention)

Information for Contractors and Applicants:

Register at the Attorney General’s website if you are a home repair contractor Section 2704F of West Vincent’s current zoning ordinance sets forth the rules for building permits: “A building permit shall be required prior to the erection, alteration, enlargement, or demolition of any building or other structure or portion thereof. It shall be unlawful for any person to commence work for the erection, alteration, enlargement, or demolition of any building or structure or portion thereof until a permit has been duly issued therefore”. Sheds and driveways are included in this requirement as well. All applications for building permits must be made to the Township office in writing, on forms furnished by the Township. Even though you may not need a building permit, a Zoning or Use Permit may be required, which is governed by Section 2704A of the Ordinance: “A zoning or use permit shall be required prior to the initial use of land or structure, change in the use thereof, or the change in use or extension of a nonconforming use”. These permits are also secured through the Township Office. Signs are included in this requirement. Please remember: it’s better to be safe than sorry, so check with the Township before proceeding with any building project, large or small.