Contact Info

Township Administration Building

50 Powell Rd.

Springfield, PA 19064

Phone: 610-544-1300

Fax: 610-544-3012

Hours of Operation:

Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Code Enforcement

Any resident interested in hiring a contractor for repairs or alterations to their homes can find a contractors directory on file at the code enforcement office in the township building or at the Springfield library. The directory lists contractors that have registered with Springfield Township for the current year and have the appropriate insurance coverage required by township code.

TOWNSHIP CODE AND PERMIT HIGHLIGHTS
(Current code copy on file – Springfield Library)

-SUBJECTS OF INTEREST TO RESIDENTS-

Chapter 134	Uniformed Construction Code
Sec. 1.10 & 11	Provides for fines for Township Code Violations
Chapter 138	Vehicle and traffic violation fines.
Sec. 143-135.A	Provides for civil judgments for zoning ordinance violations.
Sec. 143.108(B)	Controls height of shrubbery or other objects at street intersections to 18 inches maximum.
Sec. 82.2	Requires conspicuous display of house numbers. Numbers must be at least 3-1/2 inches high. Also refers to commercial establishments, office buildings, etc.
Chapter 36	Prohibits dogs from running at large at any time. Dogs being walked must be on a leash. Droppings must be collected and disposed of sanitarily. All dogs must be inoculated against rabies and must wear a current tag.
Sec. 79-6A(11)	Requires cutting of grass, weeds and scrub growth in excess of 8 inches.
Sec. 120.6	Requires snow removal from sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall.
Sec. 36.21-23	Responsibility of owners keeping cats.
Sec. 45.13	Requires cutting of grass, weeds and shrub growth in excess of eight inches.
Sec. 120.6	Requires snow removal from sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall.
Sec. 54.3(B) 5&6	Refuse containers and containers for recycling shall not be set out prior to sundown of the day before collection. Emptied containers must be removed from the street side of the premises within twelve hours after they have been emptied.
Sec 143.105	Regulates height of fences and walls to six feet, except for a retaining wall or a permitted wall of a building.
Sec. 120AC& Sec. 120-2	Requires property owners to maintain their sidewalks and curbs in a condition free of defects. Handicap ramps are required when constructing or reconstructing a curb radius.
Sec. 45.11	Bans outdoor burning, except for charcoal cooking.
Sec. 143-9	Defines what is a commercial vehicle.

Sec. 138.27	Prohibits parking of commercial vehicles on streets from 7:00P.M. to 7:00 A.M.
Chapter 65	Requires all vendors and solicitors to be licensed.
Sec. 62.1	Prohibits handbills and posters on trees, poles, fences and automobiles.
Chapter 31	Requires all contractors to be licensed on an annual basis.
Chapter 143	Zoning Code.
Chapter 77	Anti noise provision – Established noise levels and limits or prohibits noise. Exterior loudspeakers are prohibited from commercial and industrial establishments and noise baffles are required on air handling equipment.
Chapter 115(A)	Skateboards regulated.
Chapter 132	Towing – Provides for licensing and regulation of service.
Chapter 114	Regulates maintenance of trees and shrubbery near streets.

PERMITS ISSUED BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT ARE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

New or re-roof installations

Driveway extensions, exclusive of overlays for residential properties only

New installation or replacement of steps, stoops, patios and decks

Replacement of windows and doors, provided that the framing of the windows or doors is rebuilt or altered.

Interior renovations or remodels

The erection of additions to a building

Repairs to structural elements of buildings and structures

The erection of fences or walls

The installation of above or in-ground pools

The erection of detached garages or tool sheds

Replacement or new installation of all waste lines (drains).

Installation of domestic water heaters

Installation of sump pumps & basement water proofing systems

Replacements or new installation of heating boilers, air-conditioning and furnaces

Any major heating or plumbing repairs

Any ductwork installation

All underground plumbing

All electrical work

Any work on shade trees within or that extend into the public right of way

While the above listing is basically comprehensive, it is not necessarily all-inclusive. If you have any specific question, contact the Code Enforcement Department at 610-544-1300.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
To verify permit fees please call the Code Enforcement Department
at 610-544-1300.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS:
Adobe Required

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All forms can also be found under "Online Forms" on the Homepage

                   Contractor's License
                   Building Permit
                   Certificate of Occupancy-Commercial
                   Certificate of Occupancy-Residential
                   Certificate of Use Requirements
                   Contractor's Business Privilege License
                   Contractor's Business Privilege Tax Form
                   Demolition Permit
                   Electrical Permit
                   Electronic-Mechanical Devices
                   Fence Permit
                   Fire Marshall
                   Grading Permit
                   Mechanical Permit
                   Plumbing Contractor's License
                   Plumbing Permit
                   Pool Permit
                   Shade Tree Permit
                   Approved Street Tree List
                   Shed Permit
                   Sign Permit


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