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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.
Indiana, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding property owners that if planned property improvements include constructing or altering a driveway that connects to a state highway, a Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) must first be obtained from PennDOT.
HOPs for driveways are required by Section 420 of Title 36, also known as the State Highway Law. Property owners without these permits should obtain one from PennDOT as the permit legitimizes the driveway and is evidence of compliance with the law.
Permit applications may be submitted online or by using paper applications. To apply online visit https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/regional-offices/district-10. Select Permits under Public Resources, then click Apply for PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit. On that page applicants may access PennDOT’s Electronic Permitting System (ePermitting) to complete an online application. To complete a paper application for a Minimum Use Driveway (no more than 25 vehicles per day) complete PennDOT Form M-950A (https://www.dot.state.pa.us/public/PubsForms/Forms/M-950A.PDF) or for a higher traffic volume driveway complete PennDOT Form M-945A (https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/penndot/documents/public/pubsforms/forms/m-945a.pdf)
Permit applications can be obtained from PennDOT district office by calling 724-357-2800 to schedule an appointment. Completed applications should then be submitted to the district office for review, at which time PennDOT will review the driveway location for compliance with applicable laws and regulations such as sight distance, drainage and proposed driveway design features, in order to eliminate costly problems that the property owner might otherwise face, such as relocating the driveway.
Property owners need to apply for a permit at least 30 days in advance of the date they plan to start work on their driveway, unless making application for a long-existing driveway. However, to avoid potentially costly issues, PennDOT strongly encourages property owners to obtain a driveway permit before obtaining a building permit, which may be required in some municipalities by ordinance. Potential conflicts can often be avoided by determining an acceptable driveway location prior to constructing a building on the property.
Once the driveway construction or alteration is completed, the property owner must notify the PennDOT district office so that a final inspection can be conducted to verify that the work completed is consistent with the permit.
The application/inspection fee for a residential driveway permit is $25. A property owner who fails to obtain a permit prior to the construction of a new driveway or altering the design of an existing driveway is subject to a minimum $100 fine plus court costs. Additional costs would also result if the driveway were installed improperly and needs to be corrected by the property owner or PennDOT.
Although a driveway permit is not normally required for paving an existing and properly permitted driveway, property owners should contact PennDOT before paving an existing permitted driveway to discuss any potential impacts to highway drainage. If highway drainage is not properly accommodated, driveway repairs may be required at the owner’s expense.
The purpose of a building permit is to ensure safe, quality construction which protects the public health, safety, and welfare of our residents. The permit process confirms that all standards are met with appropriate materials. Any new construction and remodeling projects require a township building permit.
Construction under 1,000 square feet does not require an inspection providing it is stand-alone. If attached to a larger construction (house, garage, etc.) inspection is required.
New construction requires a series of five (5) inspections throughout the building process, plus an electrical inspection.
Permits from the township are $25. Any questions, please call the township office at 724-735-2705.
Butler County Building Permit Application (pdf)
DownloadCCI Building Permit Application (pdf)
DownloadPA UCC Swimming Pool Requirements (pdf)
DownloadSmall Project Stormwater Management Application (pdf)
DownloadCCI Pool Questionnaire & Verification (pdf)
DownloadDEP Asbestos Abatement Demolition Notification Form (pdf)
DownloadDemolition Permits-Instructions-Commercial and Residential (pdf)
DownloadDemolition Permits-Residential and Commercial (pdf)
DownloadPlease see “Stormwater Management” section for additional information.
Butler County Building Permit Application (pdf)
DownloadCCI Building Permit Application (pdf)
DownloadDemolition Permits-Instructions-Commercial and Residential (pdf)
DownloadDemolition Permits - Residential and Commercial (pdf)
DownloadDEP Asbestos Abatement and Demolition Notification Form (pdf)
DownloadSmall Project Stormwater Management Application (pdf)
DownloadPRIVATE ON-LOT SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
New construction outside of the PSDS (Public Sewer Disposal System) requires a perc test for an on-lot sewer disposal system. This testing determines if the property is capable of the required processing.
Below is the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer, phone number, and application testing and permit pricing. Also listed is a notice from the DEP on “Understanding Septic Systems” for a clearer picture of what is necessary to proceed.
Any questions, please call the township office at 724-735-2705.
If building a new structure within the Public Sewer Disposal System please contact the Township office at 724-735-2705. Below is a copy of the Sanitary Sewer Connections pricing.
Sanitary Sewer Connections 2023 (pdf)
DownloadAny building – residential or commercial – over 5,000 square feet of impervious surface must be approved by the Mercer Township engineering firm and additional forms completed before building permit approval.
Completion of NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit forms can be obtained from the DEP website at www.dep.pa.gov – Search NPDES permits. Scroll down to “Construction Stormwater”.
Residential forms for any building less than 5,000 square of impervious surface will be completed and filed at the Township office.
Mercer Township
4629 William Flynn Highway
PO Box 380
Harrisville, PA 16038
Phone: 724-735-2705
Email: mercertownship@zoominternet.net
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