Certificate of Use and Occupancy

Review Administrative Order 2017-2 (PDF) for requirements pertaining to requirements for certificates of use and occupancy for existing residential and non-residential structures.'

Certificate of Use and Occupancy Permit

• Complete the Application for Certificate of Use and Occupancy - Existing Structure (PDF)
• Submit the completed Permit Application in person or via first class mail to the Code Compliance Department
• Review Administrative Order #2017-2 (PDF) 
• Review Residential CUO Inspection Checklist (PDF) for inspection requirements
• Contact the Code Compliance Department for questions related to the Certificate of Use and Occupancy process or to schedule an inspection

General Requirements for all Existing Structures:

• The owner of record or an authorized agent may request a copy of the current Certificate of Use and Occupancy. If a valid Certificate of Use and Occupancy is on file with the Township, a copy will be provided.
  
  
• Existing structures that do not have a valid Certificate of Use and Occupancy require the owner to complete an Application for Certificate of Use and Occupancy (PDF), pay the applicable fees and schedule an inspection with a Code Official. Per the Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act (MCOCA) – PA Act 133 of 2016, any documented violation(s) shall be classified as either a basic violation or a substantial violation. Inspection results shall determine the type of Certificate to be issued. Refer to Section 3 for Certificate types.
  
  
• If a change of use occurs on the premises, even if there is a valid Certificate of Use and Occupancy on file for the previous use, the owner must follow the procedures described above for existing structures that do not have a valid Certificate of Use and Occupancy.
  
  
• Any owner or authorized agent requesting a re-issuance of an existing Certificate of Use and Occupancy must follow the same procedures described above for existing structures that do not have a valid Certificate of Use and Occupancy. At the Director of Code Compliance’s discretion, a re-issuance for a name change only may be granted without an inspection for a nominal fee as listed on the current fee schedule.
  
  
• For questions related to Certificates of Use and Occupancy, contact the Code Compliance Department.