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Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Borough of New Brighton, Pennsylvania

Borough of New Brighton is a borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Borough of New Brighton adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits Borough of New Brighton’s rules apply, not the county’s. 4 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on November 12, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Beaver County page.

Answers from the rulebook for Borough of New Brighton

Borough of New Brighton’s own rules

  • Building permitRequired

    Construction, alteration, demolition, change of use inside New Brighton borough

    • Permits not required for painting, replacement of siding, roofing, windows, door, soffit and fascia, gutters, or re-pointing masonry.
    “permits are not required for painting, replacement of siding, roofing, windows, door, soffit and fascia, gutters, or re-pointing masonry.”
  • Building code adoptedAdopted

    Construction inside New Brighton borough

    • Enforced through borough staff plus a third-party inspection agency.
    “the borough of new brighton has opted to enforce the provision of the commonwealth's uniform construction code (ucc).”
  • InspectionsRequired

    Work requiring a permit inside New Brighton borough

    • Only the designated third-party agency (Middle Department Inspection Agency) is authorized to perform inspections.
    “applicable inspections are required for any work that requires a permit.”
  • Local zoningPresent

    Land inside New Brighton borough

    • Site plan review by planning commission for commercial, industrial, or multi-family (three or more dwellings) development with new exterior construction.
    “the borough of new brighton has established zoning that encourages practical and coordinated community development that promotes public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Borough of New Brighton or Beaver County directly.

  • Owner-builder exemption — New Brighton borough
  • Certificate of occupancy — New Brighton borough
  • Zoning districts — New Brighton borough
  • Minimum dwelling size — New Brighton borough
  • Minimum lot size — New Brighton borough
20 more unanswered
  • Setbacks
  • Lot coverage
  • Building height
  • Living in an RV
  • Camping on your land
  • Tiny homes
  • Manufactured homes
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Who permits septic
  • Septic permit
  • Septic inspection
  • Off-grid sanitation
  • Well permit
  • Mandatory utility hookup
  • Agricultural exemption
  • Subdividing land
  • Driveway access
  • Short-term rentals
  • Permit fees
  • Permit process

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.

Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Borough of New Brighton publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Beaver County’s page lists the county offices to call.

Off-grid gear

Going off-grid in Borough of New Brighton means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:

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