[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township
of Carroll 1-21-1957 by Ord. No. 5 (Ch. 4, Part 1, of the 1987 Code). Amendments
noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Building
Permit Ordinance."
[Amended 10-3-1961 by Ord. No. 5A; 9-1-1987 by Ord. No. 85]
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, partnership or corporation
to erect or construct any new building, either for residential or
commercial purposes, within the limits of Carroll Township, Washington
County, Pennsylvania, or to repair, alter, enlarge or remove any existing
building within the limits of said Township, until there has first
been secured by the owner or owners of said building a permit issued
by the Zoning Officer of said Carroll Township.
B.
Prior to the issuance of a permit required under the provisions of
this chapter, the owner or owners of said premises or building shall
furnish to the Zoning Officer of Carroll Township a copy of the plans
and specifications, together with the name of the architect and contractor,
a statement of the estimated cost of said building and their mailing
addresses, as may be necessary to enable the Zoning Officer to pass
upon such application.
C.
Fees for permits shall be paid in accordance with a fee schedule
to be adopted by a resolution by the Board of Supervisors.
[Amended 9-1-1987 by Ord. No. 85]
For the purpose of facilitating the efficient enforcement of
this chapter, it shall be the duty of the Township Assessor, constable
or police officer to promptly report to the Zoning Officer work started
upon the erection, repair or alteration of any building or structure
within the limits of said Carroll Township that may come within his
observation as well as any other facts or thing tending to show any
violation of the provisions of this chapter.
[Amended 4-1-1981 by Ord. No. 72]
All construction, erection, repairs, alterations or improvements
of any residential or commercial property shall be subject to the
provisions of this chapter.
[Amended 10-3-1961 by Ord. No. 5B; 4-1-1981 by Ord. No. 72; 9-1-1987 by Ord. No. 85; 12-3-1991 by Ord. No. 1991-7]
The fee scale for issuance of building permits for both residential
and commercial shall be as follows and shall be dependent upon the
cost of erection of such structure, based upon contract prices, evidence
of which must be given to the appropriate authority.
|
Kind
|
Amount
|
Fee
|
|---|---|---|
|
Residential
|
$1 to $1,000
|
$25
|
|
Each additional $1,000
|
$2
| |
|
Commercial
|
$1 to $1,000
|
$10
|
|
Each additional $1,000
|
$2
|
[Amended 10-3-1961 by Ord. No. 5B; 9-1-1987 by Ord. No. 85]
Commercial permits may be issued only by the Zoning Officer
over the signature of the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors by
application for the same made through the Zoning Officer of the Township.
[Amended 10-3-1961 by Ord. No. 5B]
Any permit issued shall expire automatically one year following
date of issuance. Renewal thereof will occur only on new application
and payment of fees in accordance with the schedule set forth herein.
[Amended 10-3-1961 by Ord. No. 5B; 4-1-1981 by Ord. No. 72; 9-1-1987 by Ord. No. 85]
Any person or persons, partnership or corporation, prior to the erection, construction, repair, alteration or improvement of any residential or commercial property, shall submit a plan to the Zoning Officer of the Township of Carroll for approval of said erection, construction, repair, alteration or improvement for the Supervisors' review in order that the plan shall meet the requirements of Chapter 260, Zoning, and other ordinances relevant to the erection, construction, repair, alteration or improvement of the residential or commercial property.
[Amended 10-3-1961 by Ord. No. 5B]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
All other (than residential) types of buildings, structures
and uses and shall include industrial-type structures.
Any single family unit or dwelling erected or proposed to
be erected on any lot or parcel of land.
[Amended 9-1-1987 by Ord. No. 85; 9-10-1996 by Ord. No. 1996-6]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this chapter, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay
a civil fine in an amount of not less than $100 nor more than $600
in addition to costs and attorneys' fees. Every day that a violation
of this chapter continues shall constitute a separate offense.
[Added 7-2-1991 by Ord. No. 1991-4]
It shall be unlawful for any person, association, firm, partnership
or corporation to occupy any building, either residential or for commercial
purposes, without first having obtained from the Zoning Officer of
Carroll Township an occupancy permit, which he or she shall issue
after inspecting said structure and finding that same complies with
the conditions of this chapter and other applicable regulations and
ordinances of the Township of Carroll.
