What to know for Building Permits in Mercer Township

Hand stamping a document with an 'APPROVED' mark.

Building Permits are REQUIRED for:

New Construction
Additions
Alterations
Repair/Replacement
Pools (in-ground or above-ground)
Wrecking
Relocation
Foundations

BUILDING PERMITS ARE VALID FOR SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE. IF YOUR PROJECT HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED IN THOSE 6 MONTHS, YOU WILL HAVE TO REAPPLY AND PAY A SECOND PERMITTING FEE.

PLEASE CONTACT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE FOR AN APPOINTMENT AFTER COMPLETING ALL THE PAPERWORK. THE TOWNSHIP PERMIT OFFICER MUST REVIEW, SIGN, AND FORWARD ALL COMPLETED FORMS TO CCI.

PLEASE BRING THE BUTLER COUNTY PERMIT APPLICATION, THE CCI BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION, THE PLAN REVIEW ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, THE SUPPLEMENTAL CHECKLIST, AND THE MUNICIPAL CHECKLIST WITH YOU TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS.

BUILDING PERMITS FOR THE TOWNSHIP ARE $25. RESIDENTS NOT OBTAINING SAID PERMIT WILL BE FINED $50.00 ON SECOND NOTIFICATION, $100.00 ON THIRD NOTIFICATION, $150 ON FOURTH NOTIFICATION, $225 ON THE FIFTH.

AFTER THE FIFTH NOTIFICATION, THE MATTER WILL BE TURNED OVER TO THE MAGISTRATE FOR COLLECTION.

CCI WILL CHARGE THEIR FEE SEPARATELY WHEN ALL INSPECTIONS ARE COMPLETED.

Mercer Township does not have a Zoning Ordinance. We follow the Butler County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). Any questions can be directed to the Butler County Planning and Assessment office.