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Artisan permit:
Permits are required for many alterations that are made to private homes and businesses. The following is a summary of permits that are required. Questions regarding the need for and process for obtaining a permit should be directed to the Community Services department at 412 831-6800 x. 133 or 135.

Artisan permit:
An Artisan Permit is required for any alterations and or additions to property that affect property drainage (i.e. surface drainage, French drains). Driveways and parking lots also require an Artisan Permit.

Permit Acquisition: An Artisan permit may be acquired by providing to the Code Enforcement Office a copy of the property survey, which shows the proposed systems/layout of work to be completed. Applicants may acquire the permit during Code Enforcement Office Hours.

Fee: A fee of $20.00 is required to be paid at the time of application.

Building Permit:
A building permit is required for any and all new construction, additions and/or alterations to property.

The following is a list of examples that are not commonly thought to require a Building Permit:
New roofs New windows (of different size), HVAC replacements Electrical service replacements, fencing over six foot, Swimming pools, hot tubs/spas, Basement finishing Foundation drainage, sump pump.

Questions regarding the need for a permit should be directed to 412 831-6800 x. 130 or 131 or emailed to codes@bethelpark.net

Building Permit Acquisition: A Building Permit may be acquired by providing detailed plans of proposed work; plans must show enough detail/clarification to determine compliance with the Statewide Building Code. A property survey must be provided along with the detailed plans to determine zoning compliance. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Code Enforcement office to review in detail what information may be needed prior to applying for the permit.

Occupancy permit:
Occupancy Permits are required for all new construction or a change of use of an existing structure (i.e. office to restaurant or general office to doctors office, etc).

Occupancy Permit Acquisition: If a Building Permit has been issued, the Occupancy Permit will be issued upon final inspection; no separate application is necessary. If a building permit was not issued a written request for change of use must be submitted to the Code Enforcement office ten business days in advance of the need for the Occupancy Permit.

Zoning permits:
A Zoning Permit is required for any and all changes in the use of a property, including any changes that affect parking facilities. Residential sheds (400 sq. ft maximum size) and detached garages (1000 sq. ft. maximum size, with attached driveway) also require a zoning permit.

Zoning Permit Acquisition: Residential Zoning permit applications must be completed and submitted to the Code Enforcement Office with a property survey showing location of proposed changes. Commercial Zoning Certification/Permit applications and a written explanation of the proposed change in use, including the following information:

- Name and contact information of person requesting Certification/permit,
- Property address,
- Property Tax ID number,
- Address of where Certification is to be sent,
- Date Certification/permit is needed.

The Certification/permit request should be mailed or delivered to Municipal Planner at: 5100 West Library Avenue, Bethel Park with a check for $20.00.

Outdoors Activities Permit:
Outdoor activities that require a permit are any activities conducted outdoors within or about tents or other such contrivances within any commercially zoned districts in the Municipality, including carnivals, outdoor displays of merchandise, vehicles or manufactured products, promotions, amusements, gatherings of people, the outdoor sale of merchandise or products that are normally available for purchase within a completely enclosed building located on the same lot or premises on which the activities are being conducted.

Outdoor Activities Permit Acquisition: An Outdoor Activity application must be completed and submitted to the Code Enforcement Office ten business days in advance of the activity for which a permit is required.

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