Garage Addition Permit Application

Please use this application for building an attached or detached garage. This includes application for the associated driveway, electrical circuits, wiring, lighting, and/or plumbing or gas piping. No other permit applications for this improvement are neeeded at this time.

Permit Applicant is:*

Property OwnerContractor (Authorized by Owner)Tenant (Authorized by Owner)

Name (property owner where work will be performed)*

First NameLast Name

Property Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Applicant's Phone#*

Area CodePhone 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

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Contractor's Phone #

Area CodePhone Number

Contractor's Fax #

Area CodePhone Number

Contractor's email*

Contractor's PaHIC #*

Describe the work to be performed:*

Garage Construction includes the following mechanical additions:*

Total Sq Ft of Garage to be Built*

Length of Proposed Garage to be Built*

In Feet

Width of Proposed Garage to be Built*

In Feet

Height of Proposed Garage to be Built*

In Feet from grade to peak at front wall

Sq Ft of Driveway added for access*

Is the garage attached to a dwelling or detached*

AttachedDetached

What yard will the garage be constructed?*

Side (Yard between front wall line and rear wall line of dwelling)Rear (Yard behind rear wall of dwelling)Front (Yard in front of dwelling on any yard that fronts a street)

Estimated cost of construction?*

Construction drawings of the garage are required. An architectural or engineer's seal is required only upon the requirement of the Building Code Official.

Should the area of the garage and driveway additions total over 1,000 sq ft, a storm water management plan compliant with Amity Township Ordinnace #243 must be also submitted.

Fees for the garage will be assessed upon issuance of Permit based on total square foot of building area, driveway and storm water management facilities.

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 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 mailI 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

Upload a File

You may also email additional drawings to sloomis@amitytownshippa.com

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.

Garage Permit Application