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

• Appeal / Variance Procedures

Landlord's Tenant Information Form

Building Permits

Commercial Building Applications

• Commercial 3 Page Building Application
• Electrical Inspection and Permit Application
• Application for New Address
• Occupancy Change of Address Permit Request

Residential Building Applications

• Residential Building Permit Application
• Building Permit Guideline
• Residential Deck Guide
• Application for New Address
• Occupancy Change of Address Permit Request
• Holding Tank Permit Application
  • NOTE: Holding Tank Permits must be completed in conjunction with proper Washington County Sewage Council and the DEP forms.

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:

• Road Entry Permit

If the driveway will intersect with a PennDOT (state-maintained) Road: 

• Penn Dot Legal Driveway vs. Unpermitted Driveway Flyer

Construction / Hauling Activities Related to Township Roads

Road Cut/Bore/Occupancy Application

Road Maintenance Agreement

Heavy Hauling and Bonding Agreement

Road Bond Application

Seismic Testing Application

***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

Junk Yard Permit

Permits Related to Grading

Grading Permit Application

Grading Permit Fact Sheet

Subdivisions

Subdivision Guide

**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.