Palmer Township Permits and Codes

Did you know?

What are Paper Streets?

You can find the information here:

https://palmertwp.com/forms/paperstreetfaq2024.pdf

Public Service Reminder.
Our officers sent us notice of an incident that happened inside a Wawa.

PMFD has responded to multiple fires caused by spontaneous combustion of oily rags over the past few years. This morning we responded to yet another fire resulting in improper disposal of oily rags. Thankfully this event was limited to loss of garbage cans.

We wanted to remind everyone that oil paints, stains, varnishes, and turpentine release heat as the rag dries. Oil soaked rags packed closely together, or thrown into a pile, can smolder and ignite a fire.

It is recommended to dry oil soaked rags outside by laying flat on the ground or noncombustible surface. Once dry, place into a metal container with water and a tight fitting lid.

And as always, follow manufacturer specifications and warning labels found on the products container.

Did You Know?

Building Permits Need to be Acquired BEFORE You Start.
By definition, a Permit needs to be acquired before you start the building process. While there are certainly processes for getting your project up-to-code if you didn’t have a permit before building, these are much more of a hassle and may require a full reconstruction of your project.

Permits Are Not Just a Formality
Depending on the nature of your project, permits are an important tool for ensuring you and your family can enjoy your space safely. An improperly installed deck, for example, could collapse or could be a serious fire hazard. If your deck does cause an accident and was not permitted, you could be legally liable for injuries or damages. Permits are the best way to ensure that your project is Code Compliant and to avoid unnecessary expenses / hassles down the road.

Please call Palmer Township Permits and Codes Department with any Permit questions at 610-253-7191 ext. 1112.

Did You Know;

The Posting of Contractor Signs is regulated in Palmer Township under the Palmer Township Municipal Code 190-704 (6)

(6)
Signs announcing work being performed on the premises by contractors, mechanics, painters, artisans, etc., are not to exceed 10 square feet, except that a maximum of eight square feet shall apply within the LDR, MDR, HDR or HDR-II Districts. Such signs shall be permitted on the premises only while work is being done on a daily basis and must be removed at the time of substantial completion of work (90% completion of the total value of the work), as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer. Such signs shall also be removed should a delay of more than seven days prevent continuance of work and may be replaced upon the continuance of said work.
[Amended 8-21-2000 by Ord. No. 288; 12-17-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-311]

DID YOU KNOW? Permit Requirements and Fees.

The Palmer Township Board Of Supervisors passed a Resolution (Res No 2023 – 33 – Fee Schedule) effective January 2nd, 2024 that states:
In the event that a landowner or tenant begins construction activities without receiving the required permits, the Permit Fee shall be 200% of the applicable Permit Fee for the construction, use, or activity which commenced without the Permit.
Please refer to the Palmer Township Website for a list of projects requiring a Permit and call the Municipal Permit Department whenever in doubt.

610-253-7191 ext. 1112
Palmertwp.com

Just as a reminder:

The Palmer Township Solid Waste Ordinance Chapter 156-19 states:

It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or to cause or to assist in the violation of any provision of this ordinance or any provision of the regulations. No person shall scavenge, remove, take, scatter or disturb recyclable materials which have been placed
by persons at the curbside for their collection by authorized collectors pursuant to the curbside collection program, or deposited at a dropoff center.Township of Palmer, PA.

Our office will be closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will re-open 8:30 AM Monday, November 27th.