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

Fox Township’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  New construction inside Fox township

  • Regular home maintenance such as a new roof, siding or similar remodeling does not require a permit.
  • Permit fees vary based on size and type of structure.

  “most new construction projects require a building permit and/or zoning permit. regular home maintenance projects such as a new roof, siding or similar remodeling do not require a permit.”

• Building code adoptedAdopted

  Construction inside Fox township

  “the uniform construction code took effect in 2004 in fox township.”

• Local zoningPresent

  Land inside Fox township, Kersey, PA (township site)

  • Zoning permits are required for accessory buildings, swimming pools and other projects.

  “the fox township zoning ordinance was adopted october 5, 2005.”

• Who permits septicLocal (with conditions)

  On-lot sewage (septic) testing applications inside Fox township

  • Township's sewage enforcement officer conducts the tests once application is made.
  • Fee $600 new system; $300 repair or inspection of existing system.

  perc test application fee, new system: 600 USD · repair or inspection of existing system: 300 USD

  “applications to have perc tests done must be completed through the township office. the cost is $600 for a new system and $300 for the repair or inspection of an existing system.”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Subdivision of land inside Fox township

  • Minor subdivision: 10 parcels or fewer including residual parcel, no new streets or public utilities.
  • Major subdivision: 11 parcels or more and/or new streets or public utilities.
  • Plan on at least 4 weeks from submission to final approval.

  “all subdivisions must be reviewed and approved by the fox township planning commission and the fox township board of supervisors.”

• Permit feesVariable (with conditions)

  Building and zoning permit fees inside Fox township

  • Building permit fees vary based on size and type of structure.

  zoning permit fee: 25 USD

  “the fee for a zoning permit is $25.00 zoning permit application”

• Permit processPartial

  Permit process inside Fox township

  • Building permit and zoning permit applications are posted on the township page; contact the code officer before construction.

  “to be sure your project meets all building requirements, contact rob singer before starting construction!”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builders inside Fox township
• Inspections — Inspections inside Fox township
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy inside Fox township
• Zoning districts — Zoning districts inside Fox township
• Minimum dwelling size — Dwellings inside Fox 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.