Documents and Forms
Below are the FORMS AND APPLICATIONS used in overseeing and permitting construction and zoning activities in the Township as well as other forms residents may need. Click here for a link to the Township's General Fee Schedule. Some projects require an Application and an Escrow Account. Click here to view the Township's Application Fee and escrow schedule (Please note that Union Township does not accept cash.)
UNION TOWNSHIP FORMS AND APPLICATIONS
Park Rental Application and Rules 2026
Building Permit Application Packet
2025 Conditional Use, Zoning & Curative Amendments Form
PROPERTY TRANSFERS IN UNION TOWNSHIP REQUIRE A DYE TEST. The request for an occupancy permit and/or a lien letter requires passing dye test results.
DYE TEST and SEWAGE INFORMATION AND FORMS:
If the property is in the Peters Creek Sanitary Authority area, call them for your dye test @ 724.348.6860.
If the property has a septic system, call Washington County Sewage Council for your dye test @ 724.223.0504.
If the property is in the Elrama / West Elizabeth Sewage Authority area, see forms below for dye test information.
Elrama Sewage Dye Test Application 2026
UNION TOWNSHIP ELRAMA SEWERAGE DYE TEST PROCEDURE 2026
Elrama Sewer System Rules_Regulations
Electrical Inspection and Permit Application
Holding Tank Application - Holding Tank permits must be completed in conjunction with proper Washington County Sewage Council and DEP forms.
Landlord’s Tenant Information Form
Minor Subdivision and Land Development Application 2026
Road Entry Permit - If the driveway will intersect with a Township Road.
Road Cut / Bore / Occupancy Permit Application
Heavy Hauling and Bonding Agreement
***Please note that if repairing a road, our construction standards are also on-line in the Land Development Section: Union Township Construction Standards
Subdivision Guide
**Please note that all subdivisions, large or small, must be accompanied by a Sewage Planning Module and cannot be approved without one.
Before You Dig
Remember to call 811 before digging anywhere or use the PA1Call.org website.
Also available are Safety Videos at the CommonGroundAlliance.org website.
Refer to our Pipeline Safety page for more info.