Plumbing & Mechanical Permit Application

Planning permission or developmental approval refers to the approval needed for construction or expansion (including significant renovation) in some jurisdictions. It is usually given as a building permit (or construction permit). Generally, the new construction must be inspected during and after completion to ensure compliance with national, regional, and local building codes. Planning is also dependent on the site’s zone – for example, one cannot obtain permission to build a nightclub in an area where it is inappropriate, such as a high-density suburb. Failure to obtain a permit can result in fines, penalties, and demolition of unauthorized construction if it cannot meet the code. House building permits, for example, are subject to local housing statutes. The criteria for planning permission is a part of urban planning and construction law and is usually managed by local government-employed town planners. Since building permits usually precede outlays for construction, employment, financing, and furnishings, they are often a leading indicator for developments in other areas of the economy.

Form Instructions:

• Download and print the application form
• Select and circle the Township that your parcel is located in
• Complete application. Must have an address of where work is being performed.
• Include the parcel ID number. This can be found on tax bills or change notices.
• For help completing the application contact inspector per the information on the form
• Make check payable to the proper Township
• Mail the completed form and payment to the address provided on the form
• Inspector will process the application and mail the permit to the contractor or homeowner