2004 Weavertown Rd
Douglassville, PA 19518
610-689-6000
Fax 610-689-9870
It is the intent of the Amity Township Board of Supervisors to promote the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township and to conform to the requirements of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act and the regulations of the Act promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.

On June 29, 2004 Amity Township elected to administer and enforce the provision of the Pennsylvania Construction Code and the Uniform Construction Code 35 P.S. 7210.101-7210.1103 as amended.
UCC regulations amended by Amity Township Ordinance #266
Ordinance #266 provides details of types of repairs and alternations that do not require a building permit. This table provides a brief summary of what types of improvements, alterations and repairs require a permit.
Sheds Accessory structures greater that 500 SF Roof replacement on a residential structure
Pools (24"deep and greater) Pools where water depth is greater than 24" deep Siding replacement
Fences Additions Retaining walls not over 4' high
Additions Garages Non-bearing walls in a dwelling
Garages (attached or detached) Decks over 30" above grade or supported by a dwelling Residential swings and playgrounds
Decks Commercial repairs, additions, improvements and alterations Pools where water depth is less than 24" deep
Driveway (new or extension) New dwellings or buildings Gutters and downspouts
New homes Roofs over patios Appliance replacement
Patios New windows or doors in a load bearing wall of a dwelling Security systems
Any change of use or occupancy of a commercial building Any change of occupancy to a commercial building Propane or liquefied petroleum appliances and associated piping
No-impact home-based business Signs at commercial properties Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work
Signs Temporary structures Resurfacing or sealing driveways
Demolition of a structure Mechanical additions such as piping, wiring, lighting, heating and cooling Replaceing a furnace with the same size and same type
Zoning Permit Required
Building Permit Required
No Permit Required
Residential Permit Application
(for new homes or additions)

Sign Permit Application

Electrical Permit Application

Driveway Permit Application
(new driveways or extensions)

Zoning Permit Application
(for fences, pools or sheds)

Home-based Business Application

Non-residential Permit Application

Plumbing Permit Application

Deck Permit Application

Contractor's License Application
Road Opening Permit