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Building & Inspections
The Building and Inspections Department issues all building and zoning permits for the Township. This department provides for the health, safety and welfare of Township residents by providing inspection services to ensure that all residential, commercial, and industrial buildings are in compliance with the Uniform Building Code and Township Ordinances.
Building permits are required for the construction of a new dwelling and for various modifications to existing structures as outlined below. The Building Permit Application Form (PDF) can be obtained online or at the Townships Administration Building during normal business hours. Separate permits are required for electrical - contractor, electrical - homeowner, plumbing, mechanical, fire suppression / alarm system, sewer and water and zoning. Subcontractors must be state licensed or be contractor licensed with the Township before work begins. Looking for a permit or license application not listed here go to: application forms.
Please download application forms in order to fill out and sign. All applications can be emailed back to BuildingDept@whitebeartownship.org for processing.
Existing structures require a building permit for any of the following:
New Dwellings require two sets of plans, energy calculations, a Certificate of Survey, placement of the house on the survey with all corner stakes visible, and the house staked out on the lot. The Township engineer must establish proper elevations before a permit is issued. Separate Permits are also required for:
Work proposed to be done within the public right-of-way, including sidewalks, driveways, tree planting, etc, also requires a permit and application review by the Township Engineer.
Accepted forms of payment are cash, check, debit and credit card.
Request for refund must be in writing with 60 days of permit issuance. No more than 50% of the permit fee will be refunded. No refunds for plan review fees. The state surcharge is 100% refundable. Electrical permits are non-refundable.
Building Permits
Building permits are required for the construction of a new dwelling and for various modifications to existing structures as outlined below. The Building Permit Application Form (PDF) can be obtained online or at the Townships Administration Building during normal business hours. Separate permits are required for electrical - contractor, electrical - homeowner, plumbing, mechanical, fire suppression / alarm system, sewer and water and zoning. Subcontractors must be state licensed or be contractor licensed with the Township before work begins. Looking for a permit or license application not listed here go to: application forms.
Please download application forms in order to fill out and sign. All applications can be emailed back to BuildingDept@whitebeartownship.org for processing.
Existing Structures
Existing structures require a building permit for any of the following:
- Accessory buildings
- Any structural changes
- Driveways, fences
- Heating and air conditioning
- Plumbing and electrical work
- Radon mitigation systems
- Re-roofing and re-siding
- Swimming pools and decks
New Dwellings
New Dwellings require two sets of plans, energy calculations, a Certificate of Survey, placement of the house on the survey with all corner stakes visible, and the house staked out on the lot. The Township engineer must establish proper elevations before a permit is issued. Separate Permits are also required for:
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Mechanical
- Water meter / spacer
- Outside sewer and water line
- Fire suppression
- Fire alarm systems
Public Right-of-Way
Work proposed to be done within the public right-of-way, including sidewalks, driveways, tree planting, etc, also requires a permit and application review by the Township Engineer.
Payments
Accepted forms of payment are cash, check, debit and credit card.
Refund Policy
Request for refund must be in writing with 60 days of permit issuance. No more than 50% of the permit fee will be refunded. No refunds for plan review fees. The state surcharge is 100% refundable. Electrical permits are non-refundable.