Permit Fees & Plan Submissions

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The Community Development Department processes permits for commercial and residential properties.

When filing applications for zoning permits, providing complete information enables Community Development staff to process applications more efficiently. Plan submissions must be in PDF format only. Please include a site plan and relevant construction drawings with your submission. Upload plans and drawings at the time of your online permit application submission. Please review the information carefully, when preparing an application.

Permit Fee Schedule [PDF]

Application Fees

Adjusted fee schedule effective 7/10/2023

Residential

Request
Fee
Single-Family
$500.00 per SFR
Duplex / Multi-Family
$250.00 per unit (not building, $10,000 max)
Addition, Alteration
$0.00
Shed, Fence, Pool, Deck, Etc.
$0.00
Satellite Dish
$0.00
Home Occupation
$0.00
Demolition
$0.00

Commercial

Request
FEE
New Construction/Addition
$0.07 per s.f. ($2,500 max per building)
New Use/Tenant Finish/ Alteration
$100.00
Patio & Awning
$100.00
Job Trailer
$100.00
Commercial Fence
$100.00
Foundation Only Permit
$100.00
Demolition
$100.00
Commercial Tent
$0.00 (Fire Department approval only)

Signs

Request
Fee
Wall or Stand Alone

Temporary

$150.00

$75.00

Double Fee

Prices stated on this Fee Schedule shall be doubled for work done without a zoning permit/certificate ($50 minimum)

Zoning Confirmation

$75.00 per parcel number

Certificate of Legal Non-Conformance

$75.00

Lot Split Review

$100.00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Request
Fee
All applications concerning residential use
$150.00
All applications concerning commercial use
$400.00

Applicant Requested Continuance = $100.00

Zoning Commission Hearings

Request
FEE
Zone Amendment Applications/Major Change
$800.00
PUD Development Plans
$300.00
Applicant Requested Continuance
$100.00

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Please reference the West Chester Township Public Records Policy for reproduction fees

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