Planning Your Construction Project 432 (DRAFT)

Welcome to West Whiteland Township's permitting and inspections information hub.

This information will help to guide you through the Township process and requirements needed to complete your construction project.

Do I really NEED a Permit? 

If you’re asking yourself this question, the answer is likely, yes, you really do. State law requires you to obtain a permit for most changes to a building or the systems within that building. The permitting and inspection process allows code officials to review the details of your project to ensure that it meets the minimum required construction standards for fire protection, structural integrity, energy efficiency and occupancy. Obtaining a permit is a safeguard for the owners and occupants of a building that the work is being done correctly and safely.

List of projects that require a permit.

Overview of the permitting process - steps and requirements 

Know Your Parcel

In order to complete your permit application, you may need access to some information you don't have at the tip of your fingers. These resources can help

• Impervious coverage calculator
• Interactive map (Marie - I think the best thing here would be to create a separate PDF of instructions for the zoning map, as it is not intuitive)
• ChesCo Views (click on Find and enter your address for acreage and identification numbers)

We Are Here to Help

Property owners and/or contractors are encouraged to meet with the Codes department prior to submitting an application to review submittal requirements and expectations of the review, inspection and closeout process.

Hiring the right home improvement contractor