Building & Zoning Departments

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Building Department

Register at the Attorney General's website if you are a home repair contractorSection 2704F of West Vincent’s current zoning ordinance sets forth the rules for building permits: “A building permit shall be required prior to the erection, alteration, enlargement, or demolition of any building or other structure or portion thereof. It shall be unlawful for any person to commence work for the erection, alteration, enlargement, or demolition of any building or structure or portion thereof until a permit has been duly issued therefore”. Sheds and driveways are included in this requirement as well.All applications for building permits must be made to the Township office in writing, on forms furnished by the Township. Even though you may not need a building permit, a Zoning or Use Permit may be required, which is governed by Section 2704A of the Ordinance: “A zoning or use permit shall be required prior to the initial use of land or structure, change in the use thereof, or the change in use or extension of a nonconforming use”. These permits are also secured through the Township Office. Signs are included in this requirement.Please remember: it’s better to be safe than sorry, so check with the Township before proceeding with any building project, large or small.

April 2013 Building Permits

 Building Permits and Miscellaneous Forms

To view and print a copy of the following forms click the link attached.

• Deck/Patio/Porch
• Alterations/Additions
• Pool Permit
• New Home
• Chester County Building Permit info
• Electrical Permit Form
• Township Road Occupancy Permits
• Bridge Crossing Permit (to Exceed Weight Limit)
• West Vincent Township Fee Schedule
• Electrical Permit Fee Schedule
• Conditional Use Application
• Subdivision/Land Development Application
• Sign Permit
• Section 2006 (Sign Regulations)
• Security Alarm Registration
• Temporary Use and Occupancy Permit
• Use and Occupancy Permit
• Temporary Zoning Permit
• House Number Order Form

The Zoning Department

2010 Zoning Ordinance The Zoning Ordinance is available for purchase at the Township Building.

The Current Zoning Hearing Board members:

• Larry Shontz, Chairman 
• Kenneth Frame
• Jane Gaffer
• Katharine Trolier
• Karl Brachwitz

Zoning Hearing Application