Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances
Printed copies of the Lower Salford Township Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 164 and the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Chapter 142 (SALDO) are available for purchase at the township office. Zoning Ordinance copies include a Zoning Map and are $45.00 each. Zoning Maps only are $3.00 each. The Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance copies are $25.00 each.
You can also find the Township's Zoning Ordinances online at:
www.generalcode.com Click this link to access the Township's Zoning Codes. (You will need to click open "The Table of Contents" and then choose "Part II: General Legislation" Zoning is Chapter 164)
Questions relating to zoning/building should be directed to Rob Reilley, Director of Building and Zoning, at (215) 256-8087. You may also email the Building and Zoning Department at:
buildingandzoning@lowersalfordtownship.org
Please include your name, address and phone number in all emails.
Building permits are required by the township for, but not limited to: new construction, additions and structural alterations, basement finishing, in ground and above ground pools, residential storage sheds more than 500 sq. ft. (gross floor area), all decks, patios, temporary or permanent signs, replacement of roofing and installation of fireplaces and stoves (wood burning and gas fired). Zoning permits are required for all detached residential accessory use buildings and structures up to 500 sq. ft. in gross floor area.
Lower Salford Township administers and enforces the State Uniform Construction Code (U.C.C.), which references the 2006 I.C.C. set of codes.
~2006 International Residential Code
~2006 International Building Code
~2006 International Plumbing Code
~2006 International Mechanical Code
~2006 International Energy Conservation Code
~2006 International Existing Building Code
~2006 International Electrical Code
~2006 International Fuel Gas Code
~2006 International Fire Code
~2006 International Performance Code
~2006 International Urban-Wildland Interface Code
~2006 PA Alternative Residential Energy Provisions
Permit Application Requirements
For building permit applications and information packets, please contact the township office at 215-256-8087 and they will be mailed directly to you. Each application comes with the appropriate packet of information for the project for which you are applying. Please note that each application requires the signature of the homeowner, not the contractor, and payment is due when the application is submitted, not after it is approved.
Inspection Requirements-Click here to see a list of required inspections
Please contact the Township at least 24-48 hours in advance to schedule inspections. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Approved UL Inspection Agencies Listing-Click here to see a list of the Township's approved UL Inspection Agencies
PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE – click here
Fence Regulations
Although a permit is not required for a fence, Article V, Section 164-17 of the Zoning Ordinance regulates the height and location of fences. Click here for a diagram. |
