Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Borough of West Wyoming, Pennsylvania

Borough of West Wyoming’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Construction inside West Wyoming borough, applied for through the borough Building Department

  • Both owner and contractor must sign; three copies of plans required for new construction, structural alterations and additions.
  • Zoning approval and a sewer permit are required to be submitted with the application for new construction.

  “i certify that no work or installation has commenced prior to the issuance of a permit and that all work will be performed to meet the standard of all laws regulating construction in this jurisdiction.”

• Building code adoptedAdopted

  Construction inside West Wyoming borough

  • Borough permit form references the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code; the adopting ordinance was not opened.

  “i further certify that all work will be performed in accordance with the pennsylvania uniform construction code, the attached plans and specifications, and all other applicable laws and regulations.”

• InspectionsRequired

  New construction inside West Wyoming borough

  • Minimum inspections listed include footing, foundation, framing and insulation/wallboard stages.

  “review and inspection of the construction process is required to assume code compliance.”

• Local zoningPresent

  Land inside West Wyoming borough

  • The borough's ordinance page lists a zoning ordinance that adopts the laws of the Luzerne County Planning Commission borough zoning ordinance; ordinance text was not opened.
  • The building permit application requires zoning approval for new construction, additions, decks, porches, patios, sunrooms, fences and swimming pools.

  “zoning approval is required to be submitted for new construction, addition, decks, porches, patios, sunrooms, fences and swimming pools.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Building permits inside West Wyoming borough

  • Application is a downloadable form from the borough site; fee schedule not read.

  “west wyoming borough building department 464 west 8th street west wyoming, pa 18644 phone (570) 693-1311”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Borough of West Wyoming or Luzerne County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Inside West Wyoming borough
• Certificate of occupancy — Inside West Wyoming borough
• Zoning districts — Inside West Wyoming borough
• Minimum dwelling size — Inside West Wyoming borough
• Minimum lot size — Inside West Wyoming borough

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.