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

Peters Township’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  New construction, and work that changes the structure of an existing building, inside Peters township (Franklin County, PA)

  • Construction may proceed only after the land use permit is approved and paid.
  • A removable shed needs a permit unless it is smaller than 64 square feet.
  • A fence needs a permit only if it is over 6 ft. tall.
  • Changing siding or roof material without structural changes does not need a permit; replacing wood under the materials does.

  “a land use permit is required if you plan to build, place, or remodel a structure.”

• InspectionsLimited

  Accessory and new structures in Peters township, Franklin County, PA

  • Inspection is determined by the township office under UCC guidelines; PMCA or CCIS performs it, not township staff.
  • Structures over 1000 square feet are subject to inspection and construction permit regulations.

  area below which no PMCA inspection is required: <= 1000 sq ft (anything over that is subject to inspection and construction permit regulations)

  “structures up to 1000 square feet do not require an inspection from pmca; anything over that will be subject to inspection and construction permit regulations.”

• SetbacksSpecified

  New structures and new construction inside Peters township (Franklin County, PA), per the township Land Use Permit page; the page does not name a zoning district

  • Older lots that cannot meet these setbacks should contact the township office.
  • No zoning district is named on this page, so district-specific setbacks are not established.

  side property line setback: 15 feet · rear property line setback: 15 feet · road right-of-way setback: 35 feet (measured from the road right-of-way, which the page says is normally 51.5 feet from the center of the road)

  “15 feet off the side and rear property lines and 35 feet from the road right of way, which is normally 51.5 feet from the center of the road are the setbacks for structures.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Land use permits for construction in Peters township, Franklin County, PA

  • Payment is due upon approval and before the permit is released, by check payable to Peters Township Supervisors or cash.

  land use permit fee rate: 1 USD per $1,000 of construction value (plus the administrative fee below) · administrative fee: 4 USD

  “fees are calculated based on the value of the construction: $1 per $1000 plus $4 for administrative costs.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Land use permit process for construction in Peters township, Franklin County, PA

  • Application is the first step; the township office then determines whether PMCA or CCIS review is also needed.
  • Payment is due upon approval and before release.

  “a land use permit application is always the first step.”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption in Peters township, Franklin County, PA
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy for new homes in Peters township, Franklin County, PA
• Local zoning — Whether Peters township (Franklin County, PA) adopts and administers its own zoning ordinance
• Zoning districts — Zoning districts in Peters township, Franklin County, PA
• Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size in Peters township, Franklin County, PA

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.