Do I Need a Permit?
Check over this list. If you are unsure or have questions, please contact the Township Office.
Note: This document is presented as a guideline. Certain projects may require additional permits.
Project	Zoning Permit	Sewer Permit	UCC Permit	UCC Inspections	UCC Certificate of Occupancy	Zoning Certificate of Use	Land Development Plan	Special Exception	Zoning Variance	Notes
New Stick-Built House	X	X	X	X	X	X	a.	b.	c.
Second Dwelling on Property	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		c.
Modular Home	X	X	X	X	X	X	a.	b.	c.
Manufactured (Mobile Home)	X	X	X	X	X	X	a.	b.	c.
Barn (Agricultural Use)	X
Agricultural accessory building	X
Residential Accessory Building (shed, storage building)										100 Square Feet or less, not on permanent foundation
Residential Accessory Building (shed, storage building)	X									101 Square feet to 1000 square feet
Residential Accessory Building (shed, storage building)	X		X	X	X					Over 1000 Square feet Total
Driveway - State Road	X									State Road Permit from PennDOT
Driveway - Township Road	X									Township Road Permit from Township
Private detached garage	X									Under 1000 square feet total
Private detached garage	X		X	X	X					Over 1000 Square feet Total
Private attached garage	X		X	X	X
Breezeway between dwelling and accessory structure	X		X	X	X
Roof shingle replacement										No structural changes
Siding replacement										No structural changes
Window/door replacement										No increase in size of opening
Window/door replacement			X	X	X					New opening or increased opening size, interior and exterior
Room addition to dweling	X	X	X	X	X
Add room to basement	X	X	X	X	X
Add dormer(s) to roof	X		X	X	X
Replace or change roof rafters, roof line			X	X	X
Remodel Kitchen
Remodel - change in location or removal of walls	X		X	X	X
New or changed electrical service or breaker panel										Inspection required by certified inspector for PPL regulations
New or changed electrical service or breaker panel			X	X	X					If included in structural work in buliding
Deck	X									If distance from floor to ground is less than 30 inches
Deck	X		X	X	X					If distance from floor to ground is 30 inches or more
Deck or porch	X		X	X	X
Repair deck or porch										No increase in size, no change in foundation or footings of deck or porch
Commercial construction (not residential, not agricultural)	X	d.	X	X	X	a.	b.			Inquire with Township for details
Retaining walls			e.	e.	e.
Sidewalk, elevated			e.	e.	e.
Swimming Pool, above ground			X	X	X					Water depth over 24 inches
Swimming Pool, in-ground	X		X	X	X
Fence			X	X	X					Fence height over 6 feet
Change of Use, residential to commercial	X		X	X	X	a.	b.
Change of use, agricultural to residential	X		X	X	X
Change of use, agricultural to commercial	X		X	X	X	a.	b.
Construction or grading in a Flood Hazard Area	X		f.	f.	f.	f.	f.	f.	f.
Recreational Cabin	X	Specific agreement required, specific regulations apply								Compliance inspection required
a. If more than one primary use or building is on a single property, or if Zoning Ordinance requires it
b. Refer to Zoning Ordinance for use
c. For structures too close to property line, special circumstances
d. Any project which includes installation of water and sewer
e. If height is more than 3 feet
f. Flood Hazard Areas are under the jurisdiction of DEP and the Army Corps of Engineers. Many projects require approval from these agencies.
The UCC applies to ALL structures in a Flood Hazard Area
Damascus Township, 60 Conklin Hill Road, Damascus, PA 18415   Tel (570) 224-4410