Clifford Township Permits

Clifford Township requires permits. The list of permits includes demolition, deck, porch, driveway, addition, building, swimming pools, sewage, building/electrical, mechanical/plumbing, subdivisions, land use and land development.

NO WORK IS TO COMMENCE WITHOUT POSSESSION OF A PERMIT FROM THE TOWNSHIP BUILDING PERMIT OFFICIAL.

The time frame for issuance of the permit is based on the size or scope of the project, or if any additional review is required before issuance. It is vital that the applications are filled out to completion and accompanied with required forms. (USE BUILDING PERMIT CHECKLIST) If you improperly fill out the permit applications, i.e. missing or omitted information, failing to provide the required amount of plans, sewer permit, workers Compensation Insurance form, etc. the application is incomplete and will be returned. -This will result in a longer wait time.

Please fill out the Clifford Township Preliminary Information document.

By Pennsylvania state law, building permit applicants must fill out a Worker’s Compensation Insurance-Coverage Information Form showing insurance coverage or exemption from such coverage.

Building SUBCODE Forms: https://www.neic.us/subcode-applications

Driveway Permit

Driveway Permit Application Process

For township road, one can apply for a Driveway Permit from the Township by downloading the Township Driveway Permit, filling it out and either dropping it off at the township or mailing it to Clifford Township, Box 339, Clifford, PA 18413 along with payment of $50.00 for Residential or $80.00 for Commercial. The Road Master will issue the permit after inspecting the property and the requested location of driveway.

For building on a state road use the State Driveway Permit form and follow their directions for submittal.

Sewer Permit

To obtain a Sewer Permit contact one of the following Sewer Permit Officers:

Justin Ford ​at jf85seo@gmail.com, 570-862-8520 SEO FEE Schedule for Justin Ford

JHA Company at 570-278-3100, www.jhacompanies.com SEO FEE Schedule for JHA

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Sewage Facilities Planning Module: Checklist, Instructions and Application Form

Building Permit

To apply for a Building Permit to build a house or large building, one must have proof of a driveway permit, sewer permit and two copies of the blueprint of the structure to be built (three copies for a commercial building). The township secretary, MaryAnn, is the Building Permit Official for Clifford Township.

Demolition Permit​

Demolition Permit: You will need the Preliminary Information form, Proof of ownership, Sewer Connection Permit, Demolition Permit Checklist and Construction Guidelines form,  NEIC Building Subcode, Demolition Permit Checklist and Construction Guidelines from NEIC. Contact the Sewer Enforcement Officer, Justin Ford (570-862-8520) PRIOR to any structure demolition to address sewer rules and regulations.

Clifford Township Preliminary Information

Worker’s Compensation Insurance-Coverage Information Form

https://www.neic.us/subcode-applications

Demolition Permit Checklist and Construction Guidelines Form.

Sewer Connection Permit (Contact the Sewer Enforcement Officer, Justin Ford (570-862-8520) PRIOR to any structure demolition to address sewer rules and regulations.)

Demolition Permit Checklist and Construction Guidelines Form

Please note that you must notify PA One Call at 800-242-1776 or www.paonecall.org at least 3 days prior to start of any demolition or excavation. Also, all Asbestos shall be removed in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Air Quality's regulations. Call 717-772-3396 or visit http://depweb.state.pa.us/dep/site/default.asp.

Building Inspector Options:

NEIC 570-280-2111 Applications at www.neic.us NEIC Fee Schedule

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Land Use Permit

If you are building a building less then 1,000 square feet and it is accessory to a single family home or an agricultural building, fill out a Land Use Permit and drop it off at the Township building with a copy of the blue prints. No permit is needed for a non-permanent/movable/prefabricated structure.

Setbacks still apply - see Ordinance Tab to the left, "Set Back Ordinance 2014." Third ordinance down from the top.

Click here for information about Agricultural Buildings Forms and Procedures.

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Forms Can be Submitted:

-At any time, in the locked mail box at the front entrance of the Twp Community Center.-119 Cemetery St. Clifford. Pa 18413

-To the office if open (Please call prior for your convenience)

- By Mail: P.O. Box 339 Clifford, Pa. 18413

Forms are not accepted by Email

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