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

Taylor Township’s own rules

• Building code adoptedAdopted

  Building code enforcement for construction inside Taylor township limits (UCC building code administration as shown on the township's building permit page)

  • The township page says a contracted agency serves as the UCC building code enforcement officer; it does not name the specific UCC edition or the ordinance that adopts it.
  • The Uniform Construction Code is a Pennsylvania state code; this claim records only the township's enforcement arrangement shown on the township page.

  “penns valley code enforcement agency is the appointed firm to serve as the (ucc) building code enforcement officer.”

• Who permits septicLocal (with conditions)

  On-lot septic permits for land inside Taylor township, handled through the township's septic enforcement officer

  • The page does not say whether the septic enforcement officer is a township employee or a contractor.
  • The page does not state whether the Centre County Health Department has any role; that role is unverified.

  “contact the septic enforcement officer for questions and to receive a permit application.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Township building permit application fee in Taylor township

  • Only the building permit application fee is published on the pages opened; septic, driveway and road-bond fees were not located.
  • Penns Valley Code Enforcement Agency's application and inspection fees are on that agency's own website, which was not opened.

  building permit application fee: 30 USD

  “the cost of a taylor township building permit is $30.”

• Permit processPartial

  Building permit approval process in Taylor township

  • The page describes the building permit application and board approval only; it does not describe plan review, inspection steps, or the septic or driveway permit steps.
  • Board of supervisors meets on the second Monday of each month, per the page.

  “once the application is received, the taylor township board of supervisors will approve the application at their next regularly scheduled meeting. (2nd monday of each month)”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption from permits in Taylor township
• Inspections — Building inspections for construction inside Taylor township
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy for new construction inside Taylor township
• Local zoning — Whether Taylor township adopts and administers its own zoning ordinance
• Zoning districts — Zoning districts in Taylor 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.