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Applications

​NEW FEE SCHEDULE TO BE ADOPTED AS OF MARCH 1, 2024

Call 811 – Know what’s below.  Call before you dig.  Click here more Information.

FORMS OF PAYMENT FOR SUBMISSIONS:  (PLEASE NOTE: SOME APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PAYMENT) 
Cash, Check or Money Order
CASH PAYMENTS TO BE MADE IN PERSON AT THE BUILDING AND PLANNING WINDOW (Do not mail cash)
(WE NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARD OR ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS) 

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Effective February 11, 2021 a new drop box has been installed at the Bensalem Township Building and Planning Department. The depository style box was placed externally at the south (side) entrance of the township building.
Now an applicant can simply drive to the municipal complex and “drop” paperwork into the box.
The box will be checked on a rotation basis throughout the work day.
Questions? Please contact the Building and Planning Department at 215-633-3644.

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RESIDENTIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WAIVER
NEW LEGISLATION  AFFECTING PLUMBING PERMITS

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Residential Application List
A Single or Two Family dwelling.  If more than 3 dwellings, please refer to a Commercial Permit Application.

Address Request
Alteration of Land - Residential and Commercial
​Bucks County Conservation District
​​Building Permits Code - Residential
Complaint
Conveyance Certificate of Ownership Only (fee collected at time of submittal)
Curbs - Sidewalks - Aprons (fee collected at time of submittal)
Demolition Permit (Required with Submission, Infestation abatement & shut off letters from PECO, BCWSA and/or Aqua)
Environmental Remediation
Fence Permit
Home Occupation (fee collected at time of submittal)
Pools & Spas Permit
​Research Request
​​​Residential Emergency Sewer Repair
Residential Rental Property License
​Residential Rental Use & Occupancy and Inspection Requirements (fee collected at time of submittal)
Revised Plan Submission
Rezoning Checklist and Petition
​Shade Tree Removal
Sign Permit
Site Preparation
Special Inspections
Street Opening  (also see requirements)
Sub-Division and Land Development (fee collected at time of submittal)
Use & Occupancy - Residential Resales  (fee collected at time of submittal)
Vacation of Streets
Waiver of Curbs and Sidewalks (fee collected at time of submittal)
Zoning Certification (fee collected at time of submittal)
Zoning Hearing Board Appeal  (fee collected at time of submittal)
Zoning Permit

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Commercial Application List
Includes office buildings, retail space, warehouses and multi-family buildings like apartment buildings.

Address Request
Alteration of Land - Residential and Commercial
​Bucks County Conservation District
Building Permits - Commercial
​​Clothing Bins License
Code Board of Appeals  (fee collected at time of submittal)
Complaint
Contractor License  (fee collected at time of submittal)
​Craft and Trade Shows (fee collected at time of submittal)
Curbs - Sidewalks - Aprons (fee collected at time of submittal)
Dealer License
Demolition Permit (Required with Submission, Infestation abatement & shut off letters from PECO, BCWSA and/or Aqua)
Environmental Remediation
Fence Permit
​Going Out of Business Sale
Junk Yard License
​Liquor License
​Research Request
Revised Plan Submission
​Rezoning Checklist and Petition
​Shade Tree Removal
Sign Permit
Site Preparation
Solicitor - Peddler License (fee collected at time of submittal)
Special Events (fee collected at time of submittal)
Special Events Without Tent (fee collected at time of submittal)
Special Inspections
Street Opening  (also see requirements)
Sub-Division and Land Development (fee collected at time of submittal)
​Temporary Seasonal Sales (fee collected at time of submittal)
Use & Occupancy - Commercial (fee collected at time of submittal)
​Procedures for Opening a Commercial Business
Use & Occupancy - Apartment Rental (fee collected at time of submittal)
Vacation of Streets
Waiver of Curbs and Sidewalks (fee collected at time of submittal)
​Zoning Certification (fee collected at time of submittal)
Zoning Hearing Board Appeal  (fee collected at time of submittal)
Zoning Permit

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Inspections & Requirements

Inspections & Requirements
​Residential Rental Use & Occupancy Inspection Requirements
​Swimming Pool Water Discharge Guidelines
Construction Drawing Examples
Maximum Impervious Surface Worksheet Example
Road Restoration Requirements - Part 1 of 2
Road Restoration Requirements - Part 2 of 2
Sample Plot Plan and Setbacks
​Procedures for Opening a Commercial Business

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Other

​​Clothing Bins License
Craft and Trade Shows (fee collected at time of submittal)
​Dealer License
​Junk Yard License
​Liquor License
Solicitor - Peddler License (fee collected at time of submittal)
Special Events (fee collected at time of submittal)
Special Events Without Tent (fee collected at time of submittal)
​Vending Machine License (fee collected at time of submittal)

Property Complaint Form (also see the Service Requests link on our home page)
Research Request
​Zoning Map

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Useful Links

www.Buckscountyconservation.ORG  
www.Dep.State.Pa.US   
Municipalities Planning Code    
PA Local Government Support & Publications 
Pa One Call 
International Code Council 
Environmental Protection Agency 
US Consumer Product Safety Commission 
Better Business Bureau   
FEMA
Google has created a sketching tool that may be useful to you in the application process, click here to check it out 
Asbestos Abatement/Demolition/Renovation Notification Form
Manufactured Homes PA Certificate of Compliance
PA Labor & Industry UCC Building Codes