It depends. You do not need a permit if there are no structural changes.
Yes, if the entire structure is being replaced. Partial replacement, including replacement of fence boards (no post replacement) and shed roofs, does not require a permit. Please call the Township at 610-323-1008 for additional details.
Yes. You may not need a building permit, but ALL sheds require a zoning permit. Call the Township at 610-323-1008 to determine which permits will apply for your project.
A fence requires a permit and can be constructed on the property perimeter with certain height restrictions. Call the Township for more details at 610-323-1008.
Yes, all alterations installing electric wiring and/or plumbing require a permit.
No. A Certificate of Use and Occupancy is required for all established nonresidential uses. A zoning permit for change of ownership or change of commercial use is also required.
U&O is not currently required for resale.
You need a lot of at least 3 acres to have a horse on your property. Livestock provisions limit you to 1 horse per acre on lots of less than 10 acres. Contact the Township at 610-323-1008 for more details about intensive agricultural operations, riding academies, or other similar activities.
All Township codes and ordinances may be accessed through the homepage or the department subpage, but you may also click here for convenience.
Yes. Weeds are regulated on all lots of 30,000 square feet or less.
Currently, the Township enforces the 2021 International Residential Code as mandated by the PA Uniform Construction Code, Act 45.
PA UCC Triennial Update Alert
Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code Triennial Update (to the 2021 I-Codes) was approved by the PA Independent Regulatory Review Commission on October 16, 2025. This final-omitted rulemaking was published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on November 8, 2025. The effective date is January 1, 2026. Where a design or construction contract is signed before this effective date, application may be made and permit issued under the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) in effect at the time of contract as long as application is made July 1, 2026, or before. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office for more details.
All questions regarding on-lot sewage systems and private wells should be directed to the Montgomery County Health Department. (610) 970-5040