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

Rules another office applies inside Auburn Township

Auburn Township does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Building permitRequired

  Construction or building work inside Auburn Township that is subject to Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code.

  • The property owner or an authorized representative must obtain the UCC building permit before beginning construction or building work.

  “The Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) regulates the codes and standards of building projects in the Commonwealth. The UCC states that before beginning any construction or building work, the property owner or an authorized representative must obtain a UCC building permit”

• InspectionsRequired

  Construction or changes to residential or commercial buildings and specified systems inside Auburn Township that are subject to Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code.

  • The state page says inspections are necessary in several cases, including construction or changes to commercial or residential buildings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems, and swimming-pool or hot-tub installation.

  “Inspections are also necessary in several cases, including construction or changes to commercial or residential buildings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems, and the installation of swimming pools or hot tubs.”

• Certificate of occupancyRequired

  A building or facility inside Auburn Township that is subject to Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code.

  • The certificate must be issued before the building or facility can be used.

  “A UCC certificate of occupancy must be issued before a building or facility can be used.”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Sewage matters inside Auburn Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

  • The official Auburn ordinance index identifies an ordinance designating Susquehanna County as agent for sewage.

  ordinance number: 2007-7

  “2007-7 | 04/07/2007 | Designates Susquehanna County Agent For Sewage”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder construction inside Auburn Township.
• Local zoning — Land inside Auburn Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
• Zoning districts — Zoning districts inside Auburn Township.
• Minimum dwelling size — Dwellings inside Auburn Township.
• Minimum lot size — Lots inside Auburn 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.