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

Hillsgrove Township’s own rules

• Local zoningAbsent (with conditions)

  Land inside Hillsgrove Township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania.

  • The cited official county plan is a 2014 plan and identifies Hillsgrove Township as having no local zoning ordinance; current land-use controls should be confirmed with the township before reliance.

  “Fox Township, Hillsgrove Township, Laporte Township and Shrewsburry Township do not have a local zoning ordinance.”

• Zoning districtsNot published (with conditions)

  Township zoning districts inside Hillsgrove Township.

  • This finding concerns local township zoning districts only.
  • The cited official county plan is a 2014 plan and should be reconfirmed with the township before reliance.

  “Eagles Mere Borough, Elkland Township, Forks Township, Forksville Borough, Fox Township, Hillsgrove Township, Laporte Township and Shrewsburry Township do not have a local zoning ordinance. See Table 5.2-1.”

• Minimum dwelling sizeNone (with conditions)

  Minimum dwelling size under local zoning inside Hillsgrove Township.

  • This absence finding concerns local zoning only; building-code and sewage requirements may still apply.
  • The cited official county plan is a 2014 plan and should be reconfirmed with the township before reliance.

  “Eagles Mere Borough, Elkland Township, Forks Township, Forksville Borough, Fox Township, Hillsgrove Township, Laporte Township and Shrewsburry Township do not have a local zoning ordinance. See Table 5.2-1.”

• Minimum lot sizeNone (with conditions)

  Minimum lot size under local zoning inside Hillsgrove Township.

  • This absence finding concerns local zoning only; subdivision, sewage, and other requirements may still apply.
  • The cited official county plan is a 2014 plan and should be reconfirmed with the township before reliance.

  “Eagles Mere Borough, Elkland Township, Forks Township, Forksville Borough, Fox Township, Hillsgrove Township, Laporte Township and Shrewsburry Township do not have a local zoning ordinance. See Table 5.2-1.”

• SetbacksNone (with conditions)

  Setbacks under local zoning inside Hillsgrove Township.

  • This absence finding concerns local zoning only; other building, road, utility, and sewage controls may still apply.
  • The cited official county plan is a 2014 plan and should be reconfirmed with the township before reliance.

  “Eagles Mere Borough, Elkland Township, Forks Township, Forksville Borough, Fox Township, Hillsgrove Township, Laporte Township and Shrewsburry Township do not have a local zoning ordinance. See Table 5.2-1.”

• Lot coverageNone (with conditions)

  Lot coverage under local zoning inside Hillsgrove Township.

  • This absence finding concerns local zoning only; stormwater and other non-zoning requirements may still apply.
  • The cited official county plan is a 2014 plan and should be reconfirmed with the township before reliance.

  “Eagles Mere Borough, Elkland Township, Forks Township, Forksville Borough, Fox Township, Hillsgrove Township, Laporte Township and Shrewsburry Township do not have a local zoning ordinance. See Table 5.2-1.”

• Building heightNone (with conditions)

  Building height under local zoning inside Hillsgrove Township.

  • This absence finding concerns local zoning only; building-code and other non-zoning requirements may still apply.
  • The cited official county plan is a 2014 plan and should be reconfirmed with the township before reliance.

  “Eagles Mere Borough, Elkland Township, Forks Township, Forksville Borough, Fox Township, Hillsgrove Township, Laporte Township and Shrewsburry Township do not have a local zoning ordinance. See Table 5.2-1.”

• Who permits septicLocal (with conditions)

  On-lot sewage matters inside Hillsgrove Township.

  • The official township page identifies the Sewage Enforcement Officer but does not state the full permitting or inspection standard.

  “Code Inspections, Inc. (Building permits and code enforcement) 1-570-928-9208 Emergency Management Coordinator Alex Schweitzer Sewage Enforcement Officer Paul Baran”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Hillsgrove Township land-use permit applications.

  • The published $20 fee is for the land-use permit application; the source does not provide a construction-permit fee.
  • All sections of the application must be completed for it to be considered for approval.

  land use permit application fee: 20 USD

  “Hillsgrove Township Sullivan County, PA LAND USE PERMITS APPLICATION (fee $20.00) PERMIT NUMBER ______ ** All sections of this application must be completed in order to be considered for approval.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Hillsgrove Township land-use permits preceding applications for construction permits through Code Inspections, Inc.

  • The application says any changes or deviations are subject to review and approval.
  • The cited form establishes sequencing before applying for a construction permit; it does not itself state when a construction permit is required.

  “Please note: This land Use Permit must be issued before a Construction Permit can be applied for through Code Inspections, Inc.”

Still unanswered

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

• Building permit — Residential construction inside Hillsgrove Township.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residential construction inside Hillsgrove Township.
• Building code adopted — Construction inside Hillsgrove Township.
• Inspections — Building work inside Hillsgrove Township.
• Certificate of occupancy — New or altered residential buildings inside Hillsgrove 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.