PERMIT DEPARTMENT
It is the intent of the Amity Township Board of Supervisors to promote the general health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of the Township of Amity, Berks County, Pa and to conform to the requirements of
the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act and the regulations of the Act promulgated by the Pennsylvania
Department of Labor and Industry.
On June 29, 2004, Amity Township elected to administer and enforce the provisions of the Pennsylvania
Construction Code and the Uniform Construction Code 35 P.S. 7210.101-7210.1103.as amended.
UCC Regulations amended by Amity Township Ordinance: Ordinance #266
Ordinance #266 provides details of types of repairs and alterations that do not require a building
permit. This table provides a brief summary of what types of improvements, alterations and repairs
require a permit. .
for new homes or additions
for fences or sheds or pools
New driveways and extensions only
Zoning Permit Required
* Sheds
* Pools (24"deep and greater
* Fences
* Additions
* Garages (attached or detached)
* Decks
* Driveway (new or extension)
* New Homes
* Patios
* Any change of use or occupancy
of a commercial building
* No-impact home-based business
* Signs
* Demolition of a structure
Building Permit Required
* Accessory structures greater than 500SF
* Pools where water depth is greater than
24" deep
* Additions
* Garages
* Decks over 30" above grade or
supported by a dwelling
* Commerical repairs, additions,
improvements and alterations
* New dwellings or buildings
* Roofs over patios
* New windows or doors in a load bearing
wall of a dwelling
* Any change of occupancy to a
commercial building
* Signs at commercial properties
* Temporary structures
* Mechanical additions such as piping,
wiring, lighting, heating and cooling
No Permit Required
* Roof Replacement on a residential
structure
* Siding replacement
* Retaining walls not over 4' high
* Non-bearing walls in a dwelling
* Residential swings and playgrounds
* Pools where water depth is less
than 24" deep
* Gutters and downspouts
* Appliance replacement
* Security systems
* Propane or Liquefied petroleum
appliances and associated piping
* Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting,
cabinets, countertops, and similar
finishing work
* Resurfacing or sealing driveway
* Replacing a furnace with the same
size and same type
Building Permits
