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Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

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

Cascade Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. 3 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on October 31, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Lycoming County page.

Answers from the rulebook for Cascade Township

Cascade Township’s own rules

  • Building code adoptedAdopted

    Construction inside Cascade township, Lycoming County PA

    • The township page says codes inspection is based on the current Uniform Construction Codes. The township ordinances list includes an item titled 'Ordinance XVI building code'; its text was not opened.
    “cascade township requires codes inspection based om the current uniform construction codes.”
  • InspectionsRequired

    Construction inside Cascade township, Lycoming County PA; inspections are run by a codes officer

    • The township uses Codes Inspections, Inc. (North Central PA regional office, Dushore PA) as its codes officer, per the same page.
    • The page also says: if you choose to use a different codes inspection officer, please advise cascade township who you will be using.
    “cascade township requires codes inspection based om the current uniform construction codes.”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Subdivision and land development of land inside Cascade township

    • The ordinances list shows Ordinance V, Subdivision & Land Development, and Ordinance XXII, its amendment. Only the titles were visible, so the approval steps are not confirmed.
    “ordinance v sub division & land development ordinance vi vacating twp road”

Still unanswered

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

  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption for homeowners building inside Cascade township
  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy for new construction inside Cascade township
  • Local zoning — Whether Cascade township, Lycoming County PA adopts and administers its own zoning ordinance for land inside the township
  • Zoning districts — Zoning districts for land inside Cascade township
  • Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size inside Cascade township
19 more unanswered
  • Minimum lot size
  • Setbacks
  • Lot coverage
  • Building height
  • Living in an RV
  • Camping on your land
  • Tiny homes
  • Manufactured homes
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Septic permit
  • Septic inspection
  • Off-grid sanitation
  • Well permit
  • Mandatory utility hookup
  • Agricultural exemption
  • Driveway access
  • Building in a floodplain
  • Short-term rentals
  • Permit fees

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 Cascade Township publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Lycoming County’s page lists the county offices to call.

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