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On July 6, 2004, Macungie Borough
Council adopted the Uniform Construction Code, Act No. 45 of 1999 and
the amendments. The
Uniform Construction Code applies to the construction, alteration, repair, movement, equipment, removal, demotion, location, maintenance,
occupancy or change of occupancy of every building or structure which
occurs on or after April 9, 2004 and all existing structures that are
not legally occupied. However, there are
Exclusions and
Exemptions (pdf) to the Code.
2010 Fee Schedule (pdf)
The following
Construction permits are now required:
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Building Permit
(pdf)is required to construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a
commercial or residential building, structure or facility
regulated by the Uniform Construction Code. Permits are also
required to erect, install,
enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical,
gas, mechanical, plumbing system regulated by the Uniform
Construction Code.
Plot Plan Submission
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Change of Use or Occupancy - when changing uses
or adding units to a dwelling as a
Home Occupation or for a
Commercial Use
(Forms may be completed online, printed and sent to Borough Hall)
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Electrical Permit
(pdf) is
required to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove,
convert or replace any electrical system regulated by the Uniform
Construction Code. |
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HVAC Permit
(pdf) is required to erect, install, enlarge,
alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any mechanical system
regulated by the Uniform Construction Code. |
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Plot Plan Submission (pdf) must be submitted with
each building or zoning permit along with plot plan of entire
property. |
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Plumbing -
required when adding new or moving existing fixtures.
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Pool Permit
(pdf) is required to erect or replace all
swimming pools greater than 24" in depth.
Click for information on
fees and zoning requirements |
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Zoning
Permit (pdf)
- for certain sheds and garages less than 1000 sq. ft., fences under 6'
in height, decks less than 30" above grade, patios, signs and driveways.
Plot Plan Submission
(pdf) must be included.
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Other
Borough Permits |
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Banner
Permit
(pdf) - For installation of an event
banner across Main Street (Rt. 100)
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Fireworks
(pdf)-
required for all fireworks displays within the Borough |
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Garage/Yard Sale Permit
(pdf)
- Only 4 yard sale permits, per household, per year are
permitted. The permit cost is $2.00 for one day or $5.00 for
3 days.
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Moving
(pdf) - All
residents moving In, out or
within the Borough are required to complete this form.
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Soliciting
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Transient Retail Permit
(pdf) -
Transient Retail Permits (Soliciting Permits) cost $10.00
per person/day or $25.00/person/week; each person in the group needs
their own permit.
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