News

PERMIT APPLICATIONS

How do I submit permit applications?

• Permit applications will continue to be accepted via the drop box to the right of the main doors or via mail.
• Permit applications and information can be found on the Township website:        Warwick-bucks.com/permitsforms/
• A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 will not need to be submitted up front. This fee will be added to the final permit cost.

(Zoning Permits for portable storage units, dumpsters and projects under 75sf is a $25.00 deposit)

If you are unsure what type of permit application needs to be submitted review the permits and forms page or contact the Township Office at 215-343-6100 or kbeach@warwick-township.org.

How do I receive my permit once it is approved?

• Once your permit has been reviewed and approved Township staff will contact you to let you know what fees are due and that a Commonwealth Guideline certification will need to be executed.
• The required fee can be submitted as follows:
  • You may deposit a check in our dropbox located to the right of the main doors of the Township building.  Include the permit # or address of the project.
  • You may send a check by mail (1733 Township Greene, Jamison, PA 18929).
  • You may call in and pay using a credit card (215-343-6100).
• As soon as your fee and certification are received you will get an e-mail requesting signature.
• Upon receiving the signed permit, the Township will forward the approved permit and work can begin.

How do I get an inspection?

• Please contact the Township Office at 215-343-6100 or kbeach@warwick-township.org to schedule.

USE & OCCUPANCY APPLICATIONS

How do I submit a U&O application?

• U&O applications will continue to be accepted via the drop box to the right of the main doors or mail.
• U&O applications and information can be found on the Township website:        Warwick-bucks.com/permitsforms/
• Each U&O application is required to be submitted with a fee based on the Township fee schedule. The fee schedule can be found at the website referenced above. Do not include a sprinkler certification fee as the Township no longer offers this service. The required fee can be submitted via drop box, mail or phone.

If you are unsure what information and/or fees need to be submitted review the permits and forms page or contact the Township Office at 215-343-6100 or nec@warwick-township.org.

How do I get an inspection?

• Please contact the Township office at 215-343-6100 or nec@warwick-township.org.
• Sprinkler certifications, where required, are to be completed by an outside agency of your choice.

How do I receive my certificate of Use & Occupancy?

• Once an inspection has been completed, depending on the outcome, you will either address the items found to be deficient or pay an additional fee for a TCO or TAC.
• Township staff will request signature prior to returning a fully executed copy of any certificate.
• Upon receiving the applicants signature the Township will send back a valid certificate.
• Should you have questions about the certificate you received you may contact the Township Office at 215-343-6100 or nec@warwick-township.org.

CODE ENFORCEMENT

How do I submit a concern to the Township?

• Should you want to report a property maintenance, building, zoning code or other Township concern you may do so through the Township website

warwick-bucks.com/contact-page/

• You may also contact the Township Office at 215-343-6100 or nec@warwick-township.org.
• The concern will be investigated by the appropriate authority and further action will be taken accordingly. Staff will be in contact to update you on progress made.

SUBDIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT

How do I submit a Subdivision/Land Development application?

• Contact the Director of Planning & Zoning, Brandy Mckeever, for more information at 215-343-6100 or bmckeever@warwick-township.org.

ZONING HEARING BOARD APPLICATIONS

How do I submit a Zoning Hearing Board application?

• Contact the Zoning Officer, Ashley Casey, for more information at 215-343-6100 or acasey@warwick-township.org.

TENANT, DEED, ON-LOT SEPTIC REGISTRATIONS

How do I submit a Tenant, Deed or On-Lot Septic registration?

• Contact the Township Office for more information at 215-343-6100 or nec@warwick-township.org.

PLANNING & ZONING CONTACTS

Township Office: 215-343-6100

Brandy Mckeever(Director of Planning & Zoning): bmckeever@warwick-township.org

Kristen Beach(Permit Clerk/Reception):kbeach@warwick-township.org

Nancy Ehrmann-Cheatle(Code Enforcement/Registrations):nec@warwick-township.org

Ashley Casey(Zoning Officer/Floodplain Admin.): acasey@warwick-township.org

Glen Guadalupe(BCO/U&O Insp.): buildinginspector@warwick-township.org

With construction being permitted to resume May 1^st the Township will begin issuing permits, once again, on Friday. Prior to permit release, contractors will need to certify, by signing a document which will be provided by the Township, that work will commence under the guidelines issued April 23^rd, 2020 by the Commonwealth. Permits will not be issued without this certification executed. Those who received a letter of approval will be contacted by the Township with a permit fee and certification which is required for issuance. Permit submissions will continue to be submitted via mail or drop box until the building re-opens to the public.

Inspections for new construction will commence on Friday with all other inspections being scheduled for Monday, May 4^th and beyond. Inspections will take place strictly following the guidance issued April 23^rd, 2020 by the Commonwealth. This includes wearing masks, maintaining proper social distancing of 6 feet and limiting the number of people on site.

U&O inspections will resume Monday, May 4^th with applications settling first receiving inspections first. Those properties which received Temporary Certificates of Occupancy as a result of COVID-19 orders will be followed up with in the weeks to come. Inspections will commence taking all required safety precautions including wearing masks, maintaining proper social distancing of 6 feet and limiting individual interactions.

If you need further clarification, have questions or comments please e-mail kbeach@warwick-township.org or contact the Township office at 215-343-6100. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we work towards operating in full capacity.