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Zoning 101: The Basics of Land Use Regulation for Your Community
Fences & Walls
Requirements:
- Fences and walls may not exceed 6.5 feet in height except when built around tennis courts (where they may go up to 10 feet in height).
- Walls or fences located along a street line must be set back 18 inches from the front property line if the wall or fence is over 30 inches in height. On corner lots, special line-of-sight regulations apply.
- Zoning and building permits need not be obtained to erect fences or walls; however, if questions remain, contact the Planning Department at (814)-234-7109 or send an email before you begin the installation.
Occupancy
What are the Occupancy Limits in the Borough?
Zoning regulations restrict the occupancy of a house in a one-family dwelling or in a one-family dwelling with a single apartment to a family plus two tenants who are not related to the family.
In lieu of a family, occupancy may not exceed three unrelated persons.
Two-family dwellings or duplexes may be occupied by a family plus two tenants not related to the family or three unrelated
More information:Centre Region Code Administration
Building or Adding a Structure
How do I get a Permit to Build or Add to a Structure in the Borough?
- Fill out an Application for Building Permit Opens a New Window. . This form can be obtained from the Planning Department located on the second floor of the State College Municipal Building or print out the online form.
- The property owner will need to visit the Borough Engineer’s office in Room 221 of the State College Municipal Building to obtain a sewer permit and pay the required sewer-tapping fee.
- The sewer permit, receipt for the sewer-tapping fee and the Application for Building Permit is then submitted to the Borough Planning Department for zoning approval. The application requires a plot plan showing property lines, the location of any driveways or curb cuts and building setbacks.
- A drinking water permit, if required, should be obtained from the State College Borough Water Authority Opens a New Window. .
- Bring the water, sewer and zoning permits, along with two copies of construction plans, to the Centre Region Code Administration Opens a New Window. office. Upon review of the plans and payment of the required building permit fee, a construction permit will be issued.
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Important Contacts
State College Borough Water Authority 1201 West Branch Road State College, PA 16801 (814) 238-6766 www.scbwa.org Opens a New Window. State College Borough Engineer’s Office 243 South Allen Street, Room 221 State College, PA 16801 (814) 234-7140 Contact Us Opens a New Window. | Centre Region Code Administration 2643 Gateway Drive State College, PA 16801 (814) 231-3056 www.centreregioncode.org Opens a New Window. |