Shed / Accsry Structure Permit Application

Shed / Accsry Structure Permit Application
Please use this application for installation of a shed, greenhouse, outbuilding or any other accessory structure, whether premanufactured or built on site. This application is not to be used for detached garages. Sheds 192 sq. ft and less MUST be placed behind the rear wall of the dwelling. They are required to be setback 5 feet minimum from the side and rear property line. Sheds over 192 sq. ft. may be placed in the side yard, however, must be setback the minimum sideyard setback as defined in the Amity Twp Zoning Ordinance. Sheds are not permitted in the front yard (any yard that fronts a street).

Side yard setbacks for Woods Edge, High Meadows, Sunset Knoll and some of Greenbriar are 10′ minimum. Side setbacks for Westridge, Amity Gardens, Pleasant Meadows, Lenape Farms, Cider Mill Run, Pondview, Glenwood Estates and Far Hill Farms are 15′ minimum.
Permit Applicant (Responsible for payment and inspections) is:*

Property OwnerContractor (Authorized by Owner)Tenant (Authorized by Owner)Future Property OwnerNew Property Owner
Name (property owner where work will be performed)*

First NameLast Name
Property Address*

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Contractor's Name (Write SELF if the property owner is constructing the shed or purchasing from a manufacturer and being delivered to site)*
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Describe the work to be performed:
What yard do you propose to install the shed?*

Side (Yard between front wall line and rear wall line of dwelling)Rear (Yard behind rear wall line of dwelling)Front (Yard in front of dwelling on any yard that fronts a street)
Shed Length (feet)*
Shed Width (feet)*
Shed Height (feet)*
Do you intend to run electric to the shed?*

YesNoNot at this time
Do you intend to run plumbing to the shed?*

YesNoNot at this time
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 agreeI disagree
I, the applicant, hereby 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 choose to receive my permit by first class mailI do not wish to sign electronically and will make arrangements for either myself or an authorized individual to come into the Code Department M-F, between 8 am-noon or 1:00-4:30 pm to sign and pay for the permit
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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.
THERE IS A $80.00 FEE FOR THE PERMIT, DUE WITH APPLICATION

My Products*

Shed/Accsry Structure Application Fee (Required)$80.00

Running Electric to Shed$79.50

Total $0.00

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