Zoning Permit Procedure

Application for permit MUST BE MADE at the Township Office and include the following:

1. Plot drawing (1”=50’ scale) of structure located on the property with size and locating dimensions
    
2. Builder’s workers compensation insurance certificate or notarized exemption form 
    
3. Permit fee (as listed below)
    
4. Sewer/ Septic permit, if applicable  
    
5. Driveway permit for new residence located on a state road  
    
6. Property must be staked

Please note that these items must be completed AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

The Zoning Officer will inspect the stakes to insure the structure complies with all setback requirements.  The building permit will be mailed to the applicant upon approval.  The entire process takes approximately three (3) working days. 

FEE SCHEDULE	Effective November 16, 2005
Residential	Additions, Accessory Structures, Pool, Fences, Signs, etc.	$50.00
	Dwelling Units	$250.00
Commercial	New Building 1 - 1,500 sq.ft. 1,501 - 10,000sq. ft. 10,001 and up	$750.00  $1,400.00  $2,500.00
	Additions & Renovations 1 - 500 sq.ft. 501 - 2,500sq. ft. 2,501 and up	$300.00  $600.00  $1,200.00
Industrial	New Building 1 - 1,000 sq.ft. 1,001 - 5,000sq. ft. 5,001 25,000sq. ft. 25,001 and up	$300.00  $750.00  $2,000.00  $4,800.00
	Additions & Renovations 1 - 2,499sq. ft. 2,500 and up	$500.00  $1,500.00
Demolitions		$25.00
Late Filing Fee		$25.00

Construction Permit Procedure

1. Visit the Fairview Township Zoning Office to see what, if any, prior approvals and local permits are required before construction can begin.  
    
2. Pick up the construction permit applications and jacket from the construction office.  
    
3. Fill out the construction permits and jacket.  The Worker's Compensation Insurance Coverage Information form is also required to be submitted.
    
4. After the construction permit jacket has been approved and signed by the Fairview Township Zoning Office, return the construction jacket and permits, along with 2 sets of construction drawings to the construction office.  
    
5. The code official will review the application and drawings for code compliance.  If any more information is required, the construction office will contact you.
    
6. The construction office will call you when the application is approved and ready to be picked up.  All permit fees are due at this time.  
    
7. You are now ready to start construction.  
    
8. Please request inspections 24 hours in advance.  Inspection requests can either be phoned or faxed into the office.  At each inspection the inspector will leave an inspection sticker notifying you of the result of the inspection.  Once an inspection has been approved you m ay move onto the next phase.  
    
9. When all final inspections have been approved, a certificate of occupancy will be signed and sent to the Fairview Township Zoning Officer.  
    
10. The Fairview Township Zoning Officer will issue the certificate of occupancy if all prior approvals have been satisfied.  Your project is now complete.

Driveway Permit Procedure 

Fairview Township residents, businesses and/or organizations will be required to obtain a permit for the following:

1. the installation and/or replacement of a driveway
    
2. any pipe installation or other storm sewer work

Permits may be obtained at the Fairview Township Municipal Building in the Planning and Zoning Office, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

NO FEE WILL BE ASSESSED FOR DRIVEWAY PERMITS

Download A Driveway Permit Application

Peddlers License Permit Procedure

Every person to whom a license has been issued shall, in the carrying of his business or activities in the Township, comply with the following rules of conduct:

1. He shall carry his license card at all times and exhibit it upon request to any peace officer or any person upon whom he shall call, or with whom he shall take in carrying on his licensed activities.
    

2. He shall not permit any person to have a possession of his license card and shall immediately report its loss to the Township Secretary.  He shall not cause or permit his license card to be altered or defaced.
    

3. He shall not enter, or attempt to enter, any dwelling house without invitation or permission of the occupant and shall immediately leave any premises upon request.
    

4. He shall immediately surrender his license card upon revocation of his license as hereinafter provided.

Any license hereinafter issued may be revoked by the Board of Supervisors upon the failure of the licensee to comply with the standards of conduct established, as outlined above, or upon the ascertainment that the licensee has made any false statement in his application for license.

Any person whose license has been revoked shall be entitled to appear before the Board of Supervisors at a regular or special meeting and be heard in behalf of a request for reinstatement of his license.

 Download a Peddlers License Application