What is required to obtain a building permit?

 Review the list of required items to determine if your application is subject to any of the special requirements listed here. Not all applications will require the same supporting items. 

A. Completed applications signed by property owner or agent.
B. UCC construction drawings
    1. 2 copies of construction drawings for residential construction.
    2. 3 copies of construction drawings for commercial construction.
C. Fee, Make Checks Payable to BIGLERVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
    1. Fee schedule is $4.00 and amount based on square feet AND BASE RATE OF $40
    2. Additional inspections fees apply for building permits on UCC Projects
D. Sketch of site
    1. Attach a sketch of the site showing the property lines, existing
        building dimensions and features and the proposed location of the
        improvement and dimensions.   This information will be used for
        determining zoning requirements.
E. Statement of proposed use
    1. Include a short description of the proposed use of the improvement.
        Any addition to living space MUST include the number of additional
        bedrooms.
F. Stake Out
    1. Place stakes or other markers indicating the corners of the proposed
        improvement.
G. Stormwater Requirements.
    1. Any improvements over 1,000 square feet must include a storm water
        plan that must be reviewed and approved by the borough engineer.
        There is a separate fee and deposit required for this portion of the
         requirements.
    2. A stormwater plan is required if more than 1,000 square feet of soil is
        disturbed.
    3. Must see Code Enforcement Officer for individual plans.
H. Proof of Worker’s Compensation (W/C) Insurance
    1. A certificate of W/C insurance must be provided to the borough office
    2. If none is required by state law, an exemption certificate
        can be notarized and provided to the borough and this will be valid for any 
        job within the borough for one year.
I. Driveways must meet stormwater and subdivision 
   ordinance requirements
    1. If the driveway is off the state roads must obtain a
        PENNDOT permit and provide a copy of the same to the borough office.
J. Sewer and Water Permits
    1. These permits are available only when building permits
        are applied for and if permits are available the connection fees are as follows:
    1. Water connection fee - $1,469 per edu
    2. Sewer connection fee - $3,261 per edu
    3. Inspections fees are $25 to $35 per inspection
M. Land Development Plan is required for:
    1. Two or more residential buildings on one lot
    2. Any non-residential buildings.
    3. Not required for accessory buildings 

Borough Permits

• Building Permit
• Burn Barrel Permit
• Conditional Use Permit
• Curb and Sidewalk Construction Specifications
• Occupancy Permit
• Open Burn Permit
• Open Street Permit
• Pool Information
• Sewer Connection Permit
• Sidewalk Permit
• Sign Permit
• Solicitation Permit
• Storm Water Management Permit
• Vacancy-Foreclosure Registration Form
• Water Connection Permit
• Worker's Compensation Waiver
• Zoning Permit
• Zoning Hearing/ Variance Application

Borough Fees

View the Borough Fees and Taxes:

• Fees and Taxes

Borough Inspection Agency

Inspection Agency: Middle Department Inspection Agency Inc.

Office & Scheduling: 717-761-5340

Building Code Officer: James Zerfing

Code Enforcement Complaint Form about Permits

Citizens can submit a code enforcement complaint to the Borough office by filling out the Code Enforcement Complaint Form. The code enforcement officer will review, investigate, and take the action deemed necessary to resolve the issue in a timely manner.

• Code Enforcement Complaint Form

Frequently Asked Questions about Permits