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Included below is some helpful information for residents in relation to licenses, permits and zoning.
The zoning classification for your property can be found on the Zoning Map. Once you know how your property is zoned, you can than find the applicable regulations in our Zoning Code.
A permit is required for the parking of trailers used as offices, contractors trailer or similar uses.
A permit is required for the outside operation of radios, loudspeakers, amplifiers, mechanical or electrical instruments or devices within the Township
A permit is required for the placement all dumpsters, open-top containers and compaction containers maintained and located on a public street within the Township.
Any person who owns real property within the Township and desires to sell said property must first obtain a resale certificate.
If you wish to have a block party you will need a street closing permit. Listed below are the guidelines, you may find the petition for getting the permit itself on here.
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Download Beekeeping Permit Application
No beekeepers may own or maintain an apiary within the Township without first registering and maintaining a current permit for all apiaries with the Department as required by Pennsylvania Bee Law, 3 Pa. C.S.A § 2101 et seq., as amended.
Download Business Permit Package
Any new business or takeover of an existing business is required to apply for a use and occupancy permit. Businesses will be required to comply with all pertinent requirements of the Township's zoning, building, fire and property maintenance code requirements. Businesses are also required to apply to the Township Tax Office for the appropriate business/mercantile license and pay the appropriate tax.
Download Home Based Permit Application
Residents can operate a business from their home if it complies with Section 1003 of the Township zoning code.
Depending on the type of work being done, a permit may be required. Permits are divided into reviewable and non-reviewable permits.
Non-reviewable permits can be issued directly from the counter as long as the proper paperwork is presented. Reviewable permits require further review performed by a certified Township plan reviewer. Below is a listing of required construction permits.
Download General Building Permit Application
This application covers but is not limited to the following
Download Sign Permit Applications
A permit is required for construction, placement, installation, or face change of the majority of signs. Go to Artcile IX of the Township Zoning Code for more information on regulations pertaining to signs.
Download Fair Permit Application
A permit is required for any organized charity, religious organization or business person's association who wishes to hold a fair/carnival within the Township.
Download Loudspeaker Permit Application
A permit is required for the outside operation of radios, loudspeakers, amplifiers, mechanical or electrical instruments or devices within the Township
Download Off-Street Sales Permit Application
A permit is required for any individual or entity who sells any goods, wares or merchandise at a site located on private property and rented from or owned by any other individual or entity when the goods, wares or merchandise are not being sold or exhibited by the proprietor in connection with the proprietor's existing business.
Download Use of Upper Darby Township Recreation facilities Permit
Applications for permits to use the Upper Darby Township Recreation facilities
Download Parking Lot Permit Application
A permit is required for any person, firm or corporation desiring to operate a privately owned parking lot.
A permit is required for the parking of trailers used as offices, contractor's trailer or similar uses.
Download Solicitation License Application
A permit is required for any individual who peddles or solicits upon and of the streets or sidewalks or from house to house within the Township.
Download Street Closing Petition
If you wish to have a block party you will need a street closing permit. You can find the guidelines, for a block party on the Permit Guidelines Page. A Petition signed by at least ninety (90) percent of the households of the block represented must be forwarded to the Upper Darby Township Council office at least three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled day of party.
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All of the below paid services are to be renewed on an annual basis. All food establishments and rental properties are subjected to an annual inspection from a health officer.
Download Food Establishment License
Dog License (Through the County)
A yearly tax is imposed on all jukeboxes, mechanical or electronic amusement devices within the Township.
A license is required for the operation of any billiard/pool rooms within the Township.
Any mechanical, electrical or electronic self-service device which upon insertion of money, tokens or any other form of payment dispenses tobacco products is required to apply for a yearly license.
Contractor License Application
A license is required for all contractors performing work within the Township with the exception of Home Improvement Contractors who are licensed by the state.
A current list of licensed Home Improvement Contractors can be accessed at the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Contractor License Renewal Application
A license is required for those persons who engage in the business of picking over rubbish and refuse in the Township.
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Any person who owns real property within the Township and desires to sell said property must first obtain a resale certificate.
You must Submit:
All of the above requirements plus:
You Must Submit:
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The question better asked is what does not require a permit. The following work does not require permits:
Building:
Electric:
Gas:
Mechanical/Plumbing:
No, unless you are going to rewire to provide an equipment grounding system; however, there are three options to address this situation:
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