West Chester Township Community Development

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Fees & Plan Submissions

The Community Development Department processes permits for commercial and residential properties.

When filing applications for zoning permits, providing complete information enables Community Development staff to process applications more efficiently. Upload plans and drawings at the time of your online permit application submission. Please review the information carefully, when preparing an application.

Permit Fee Schedule [PDF]

Application Fees

Adjusted fee schedule effective 7/10/2023

Residential

Request
Fee
Single-Family
$500.00 per SFR
Duplex / Multi-Family
$250.00 per Unit {(not building) ($10,000 max)}
Addition, Alteration
$0.00
Shed, Fence, Pool, Deck, Etc.
$0.00
Satellite Dish
$0.00
Home Occupation
$0.00
Demolition
$0.00

Commercial

Request
FEE
New Construction/Addition
$0.07 per s.f. ($2,500 max per building)
New Use/Tenant Finish/ Alteration
$100.00
Patio & Awning
$100.00
Job Trailer
$100.00
Commercial Fence
$100.00
Foundation Only Permit
$100.00
Demolition
$100.00
Commercial Tent
$0.00 (Fire Department approval only)

Signs

Request
Fee
Wall or Stand Alone
$150.00
Temporary
$75.00

One-Half Price Fee on Changes

Applicant initiated changes on previously approved plans are subject to one-half of the initial calculated fee.

Double Fee

Prices stated on this Fee Schedule shall be doubled for work done without a zoning permit/certificate ($50 minimum)

Zoning Confirmation

$75.00 per parcel number

Lot Split Review

$100.00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Request
Fee
All applications concerning residential use
$150.00
All applications concerrning commercial use
$400.00

Zoning Commission Hearings

Request
FEE
Zone Amendment Applications/Major Change
$800.00
PUD Development Plans
$300.00
Applicant Requested Continuance
$100.00

Copied Documents

Please reference the West Chester Township Public Records Policy for reproduction fees

Sprinkler/Fire Suppression - 6 Sets of Plans, Please complete the Fire Application

Fire Department Plan Review Form [PDF]

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