Fence Permit Application

Please use this application if you are proposing to install fencing on your property. Fences for agriculture, such as livestock or crops, are exempt from obtaining a permit. Repairs to existing fencing, when replacing with the same height fencing and in the same location, does not require a permit.

Permit Applicant (Responsible for payment and inspections) is: *

Property Owner Contractor (Authorized by Owner) Tenant (Authorized by Owner) Future or New Property Owner

Name (property owner where work will be performed) *

First Name Last Name

Property Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Applicant's Phone# *

Area Code Phone Number

Applicant's email *

Contractor's Name (Write SELF if the property owner is constructing improvements) *

Contractor's Address (Leave blank if you listed SELF above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Contractor's Phone #

Area Code Phone Number

Contractor's Fax #

Area Code Phone Number

Contractor's email *

Contractor's PaHIC #

Contractor's installing fencing must provide PaHIC# and also provide a copy of a Certificate of Insurance naming Amity Township as a Certificate Holder

Describe the work to be performed:

Are you just replacing an old fence with a new fence the same height and in the same location? *

YES NO

Fence material type? *

Wood Aluminum Vinyl Chainlink Other

Height of fence: *

Height to top of the rail, not to top of post

Approximate length of fence (ft) *

Yard fence will be installed in: *

Rear Side Front

Is the fence a barrier for a swimming pool?

Yes No

Estimated cost of construction? *

I hereby certify the code administrator and code inspectors shall have the authority to enter areas covered by such permit application at any reasonable hour to inspect existing conditions applicable to such permit application *

I agree I disagree

I, the applicant, hereby agree to electronically sign my permit and agree to install the improvements only in accordance with the permit and will conform to the requirements of the existing Ordinances of the Township of Amity and Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I understand there are required inspections listed on the back of the permit that I must get approved prior to occupying the improvement. The permit will not relieve me from complying with other governmental regulations, deed restrictions or covenants outside the jurisdiction of Amity Township. *

I agree and I choose to receive my permit by first class mail I do not wish to sign electronically, and I will make arrangements for either myself or someone I have authorized to come in to the Code Department M-F, between 8 am -Noon or 1::00-4:30 pm to sign and pay for the permit

Attach any files you may have

All contractors and installers performing residential improvements must provide a certificate of insurance naming Amity Township as a Certificate Holder. All contractors performing improvements on commercial buildings or new home construction must obtain an Amity Township Contractor's License. Applications are available on this website.

Once the application is received, permit processing typically takes 7-10 business days. Please check your email during this process as we may contact you for additional information that may be required or that your permit is ready for final processing. Permit fees will be due upon issuance of the permit. Permit fees can be found on the Building Department web page.

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