Municipal Consulting Service, LLC
Municipal Consulting Service is a certified Third Party Agency with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry specializing in Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Plan Review, Inspections, Zoning and Code Enforcement. Use this link to access the PERMIT PORTAL.
Permits are Required For some projects but not others. Check the list before inquiring. Below are applications and forms used in overseeing and permitting construction and zoning activities in the Township. Please note Union Township does not accept cash. Payment can be made by check or money order only. Click here for a link to the Township's Fee Schedule.
Zoning Forms
Commercial and Residential Zoning Permit Application
Commercial and Residential Conditional Use Application
Zoning Appeal/Variance Application
Landlord's Tenant Information Form
Building Permits
Commercial Building Applications
Residential Building Applications
Please note: certain types of construction do not require a Building Permit but DO REQUIRE submittal of a Zoning Permit Application (for instance a zoning permit is required for fences, sheds under 200 sq ft, carports, etc., so that the property can be reviewed for the appropriate setbacks).
Driveway Related Permit
If the driveway will intersect with a Township Road:
If the driveway will intersect with a PennDOT (state-maintained) Road:
Construction / Hauling Activities Related to Township Roads
Road Cut/Bore/Occupancy 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
Junkyard Permit
Permits Related to Grading
Subdivisions
**Please note that all subdivisions, large or small, must be accompanied by a Sewage Planning Module and cannot be approved without one.
Fee Schedule and Subdivision and Land Development menus for more information and any applicable fees and escrows.
Minor Subdivision & Land Development: Minor Subdivision Land Development Application
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. Also refer to our Pipeline Safety page for more info.
Municipal Consulting Service, LLC
Union Township Planning Commission
Solicitor - Dennis M. Makel & Associates
Engineer - Bankson Engineers, Inc.
The Planning Commission will meet on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Union Township Municipal Building.
The Zoning Hearing Board meets as needed.