Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Center Township, Pennsylvania

Center Township’s own rules

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land within Center Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

  • The application identifies the ordinance as amended.

  “Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Center, Ordinance No. 293. as amended”

• Who permits septicLocal (with conditions)

  On-lot sewage disposal proposed within Center Township.

  • This finding concerns on-lot sewage treatment systems rather than public sanitary sewer connections.

  “obtained from the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Proposed construction served by an on-lot sewerage treatment system in Center Township.

  • Applies if the applicant intends to use an on-lot sewerage treatment system.

  “If yes, attach copy of a permit for an on-site sewage disposal system obtained from the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer.”

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Proposed construction using an on-lot sewerage treatment system in Center Township.

  • Applicant must attach a copy of an on-site sewage-disposal permit obtained from the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer.

  “Applicant intends to serve the proposed construction by an on-lot sewerage treatment system.”

• Mandatory utility hookupWater and sewer (with conditions)

  Proposed construction whose premises are serviced or can be practicably accommodated by the Township Water Authority and Sanitary Authority systems.

  • Connection is required prior to occupancy when the stated service/accommodation condition is met.
  • For an on-lot system, the applicant must attach a sewage-disposal permit obtained from the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer.

  “prior to occupancy, and as a condition of the Zoning Use and Compliance Certificate for which application is made, the premises shall be connected to said water distribution system.”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Minor and major subdivisions and land development within Center Township.

  • The official process page separately provides preliminary and final applications and review materials for major subdivision and land-development plans.

  “Minor Subdivision Application for Minor Subdivision Minor Subdivision Review and Approval Process Checklist”

• Driveway accessRequired

  Proposed construction involving a driveway in Center Township.

  • Applies if a driveway is to be constructed.
  • Structures accessing a state highway also require a State Highway Occupancy Permit number.

  “If driveway is to be constructed, attach a copy of the Township Driveway Permit Application as per requirements of the Township Ordinance No. 173, as amended.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Published Township subdivision, land-development, zoning, grading, highway-occupancy, and driveway applications.

  • Subdivision applicants also pay reasonable necessary consultant, solicitor, engineer, and improvement-inspection charges.
  • Fees and deposits apply as stated in the published schedule.

  minor subdivision preliminary and final approval filing fee: 500 USD (Technology Fee $10.00 also listed.) · major subdivision preliminary and final approval filing fee: per 1000 USD (Per application; additional $225.00 per parcel and $10.00 technology fee listed.)

  “Minor Subdivision (Preliminary and Final Approval) $500.00 Technology Fee $10.00 Major Subdivision (Preliminary and Final Approval) $1,000.00/application”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Township development, subdivision, land-development, grading, street-opening, and driveway applications.

  • Processes vary by application type.

  “Planning Submission and Review Timeline Application Matrix Pre-Application Conference Permitting Guidelines”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Center Township or Beaver County directly.

• Building permit — Residential construction within Center Township.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residential work within Center Township.
• Building code adopted — Building-code adoption for land within Center Township.
• Inspections — Residential building inspections within Center Township.
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of residential construction within Center Township.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.