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Zoning Permit

Application for Building Permits
Borough of Bradford Woods
P.O. Box 163 (4908 Wexford Run Road)
Bradford Woods, PA 15015

Application for: Official Use Only
( ) New Dwelling Permit Number: ______________________
( ) Alterations and/or additions Application Date: _____________________
( ) Other Describe: ________________________ Fee Paid: ____________________________
Occupancy Paid: _____________________
Plot Plan Received: ___________________
Plans and Specifications Received: _______

Square Footage: ___________________________________

Property Location: Lot Number _____________________  Street _____________________
Recorded Plan of Lots ___________________________________________________________
Zoning District _________________________________________________________________

Property Owner: __________________________________________Phone: ______________
Address:  ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Use of Structure: _______________________________________________________________________

General Contractor: __________________________________________________     Phone:      __________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Value of proposed construction is _______________________________________. (Verification required by signed agreement with contractor). Permit fee is $4.00 per $1,000.00 of construction value. Multiply above value by .004 and remit with application. Occupancy fee due with permit.

I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct and that all work will be done in accordance with applicable ordinances and codes established and/or adopted by Bradford Woods Borough, Allegheny County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Owner’s Signature _____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

Items needed with application:

1. Site Plans Sealed (2 Copies) showing existing conditions and vegetation                     
2. Site Sealed Plans(2 copies) showing the planned area of disturbance to prepare the site and construction structures.                                                                                         3. Sealed Plans of Structure (3 copies)
4. Stormwater Management Plan (2 copies)
5. Signed contractural agreement (fee based upon this agreement)
6. Proof of Insurance
7. See attached "Table 1" showing setbcks
NOTE: Inspection Fees are $40 an hour payable prior to issuing of Occupancy Permit.
John Swinderman – Building Inspector for Bradford Woods 724-625-1636 X 120
Allegheny County Plumbing Inspections – 412-578-8036
Third Party Approved Electrical Inspectors – list available at office

Please be aware of the following:
1. If opening of a road or berm is required for installation of utilities a permit must be obtained.
2. If a “paper” road is to be developed a permit must be obtained.
3. All residential construction will comply with ICC 2009 International Residential Code.
4. All commercial with comply with the ICC 2009 Building Code, Mechanical Code,     Energey Conservation Code, Electrical Code, Fuel Gas Code, Fire Code, Existing Building Code and Urban-Wildland Code. 
7. Owner/owner's agent is required to stake out the area of the lot that will be disturbed in accordance with item number 2 above under "items needed with application. 



AFFIDAVIT OF EXEMPTION
BOROUGH OF BRADFORD WOODS

The undersigned affirms that he/she is not required to provide workers compensation insurance under the provisions of Pennsylvania’s Workers Compensation Law for one of the following reasons:

____ Property owner performing own work. If property owner does hire contractor to perform any work pursuant to building permit, contractor must provide proof of workers compensation insurance to the Borough. Homeowner assumes liability for contractor compliance with this requirement.

_____ Contractor has no employees. Contractor prohibited by law from employing any individual to perform work pursuant to his building permit unless contractor provides proof of insurance to the Borough.

_____ Religious exemption under the Workers Compensation Law. All employees of contractor are exempt from workers compensation insurance (attach copies of religious exemption letters for all employees).

____________________________
Signature of Applicant



County of Allegheny
Borough of Bradford Woods

Subscribed, sworn to and acknowledged before me by the above _________________________
this _________ day of _________________ 20____


____________________________
Notary Public
  

Zoning Ordinance 375 – Table 1

                                                         Zoning Ordinance 375 – Table 202

Application for Driveway Permit
Borough of Bradford Woods
(Ordinance No. 379) – (Codification Chapter 110)

Application Number: __________________________ Date: ___________________________
Fee: $50.00

NOTICE: Any permit issued pursuant to the approval of this application may be revoked if the issuance of the permit was based upon any incomplete or inaccurate information or it violates any Bradford Woods Ordinance, Pennsylvania Statutes, United States Laws, or Court Precedents.

FEE: As set by resolution and is to accompany this application.

INSTRUCTIONS: Applicant is to accurately complete all information requested. Questions about the application should be addressed to the Zoning Officer or Borough Secretary (724-935-2990).

1. Location of Property                                           Square Footage ______________
Mail Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Describe Property: ______________________________________________________________________

2. Information About Owner
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________Phone: ________________

3. Information About Applicant
Applicant is: ( ) Owner ( ) Agent ( ) Lessee ( ) Other, Specify ________________________
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________

4. Information Required
a. PLAN – to include the following:
1. Location, length, width, depth & grade of culvert (square footage of paving)
2. Surface or resurfacing material
3. Exact location of proposed installation of grating, drains or pipes
4. Grating, drains or pipe diameter & material
5. Storm water management control plan need for paving over 400 sq. feet.
b. HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT – (If proposed driveway abuts on Wexford Run Road)

NOTE: No installation can take place until a site inspection has been conducted and the permit issued by an Authorized Representative of the Borough. After issuance of the permit, installation shall be in strict compliance with the specifications so noted on the permit.

Driveways shall be graded for proper drainage and surfaced with asphalt, stone, brick, concrete or other approved material so as to provide for a durable surface and have storm water runoff controlled. NO DIRT DRIVEWAYS ARE PERMITTED.

The applicant certifies that the above information is complete and true and correct to the best of the applicant’s knowledge and belief. The applicant also agrees to comply with all the provisions of Bradford Woods Ordinances, Codes and Regulations, and all other applicable laws and regulations of Allegheny County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States, whether or not specified in this application.

THE APPLICANT AGREES THAT IF A PERMIT IS ISSUED, THE PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION OF BRADFORD WOODS IF COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOREGOING TWO PARAGRAPHS IS NOT ABSOLUTE.

Date: _____________________ 20______________________________________________
Signature of Applicant



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DRIVEWAY PERMIT

The Driveway Permit requested is ISSUED __________________ (date), DENIED ________________(date) for

the following reason(s): ________________________________________________________________________

Fee: ________________ By ___________________________________________________________
Zoning Officer, Borough of Bradford Woods
 

ZONING PERMIT (STRUCTURES SUCH AS GARAGES, CARPORTS, GREENHOUSES, SHEDS IS LESS THAN 1,000 SQUARE FEET.

Zoning Occupancy Permit
Borough of Bradford Woods
(Ordinance No. 375) (Codification Section 225-59)

I. Applicant Information Permit Number _______
Name ___________________________
Address _________________________ Phone _______________
_________________________
II. Property Information
Location/Address __________________________ Lot/Block _____________

Contractor ________________________________ Phone ________________
Address __________________________________
__________________________________
III. General Information
Is this permit for a new structure: ___ Yes ___ No
Is this permit for an existing structure: ___ Yes ___ No
Is this permit for a change in use: ___ Yes ___ No
If this permit is for a new structure or a change in use, is there a new monitor alarm
System: ___ Yes ___ No // Automatic Fire Sprinkler System ___Yes ___ No
If this permit is to occupy an existing structure, has there been any structural changes:
___ Yes ___ No

Building Code Edition: ___________
Date of Final Building Inspection: __________
Proposed Use and Zoning Classification: _______________________________

Comments/Stipulations/Conditions: ______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

The applicant certified that the above information is complete and true and correct to the best of the applicants knowledge and belief. The applicant agrees to comply with the provisions of the Borough of Bradford Woods’ Ordinances, Codes and Regulations, and all other applicable laws and regulations of Allegheny County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States, whether or not specified in this application.

THE APPLICANT AGREES THAT IF A PERMIT IS ISSUED, THE PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BRADFORD WOODS IF COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPHS AND REFERENCES ARE NOT ABSOLUTE.

The above property has been inspected and meets all requirements of all applicable Borough ordinances.

Allegheny County Plumbing Inspection _________
Third Party Electrical Inspection ________________

An Occupancy Permit is issued. Number: ______________ Fee: ____
Date: _______________, 20 ___

By _______________________________________________
Borough Official