Zoning & Building Department

Meetings and inspections by appointment
Voicemail returned within 24 hours

Application available during business hours
 

The Zoning Officer Jurisdiction:

• Answers questions on township ordinances 

• Issues Zoning Permits 

• Issues Building Permits 

• Issues Electrical Permits 

• Issues Plumbing Permits 

• Issues Street Excavation Permits 

• Investigates complaints 

• Processes  Zoning Appeals 

• Reviews property files 

• Gives monthly township report 

• Issues grass/weed notices 

• Issues tree/brush notices Issue snow/ice notices 

• Zoning reviews/Building Plan reviews 

• Inspections: zoning, building, plumbing, fire code, occupancy, health & safety, property maintenance, housing rehab programs, CDBG projects 

• Reviews zoning ordinances for changes

• Reviews subdivision ordinances for changes 

• Files complaints at the Magistrate's Office for noncompliance

• Obtains information through the County computer

• Updates addresses in the township

• Answers questions on the township code

• Enforces Flood Plain regulations

• Makes listings of vacant and available buildings and properties

• Writes and submits grant applications

• Other responsibilities as required by the Upper Mount Bethel Township Board of Supervisors

BREAKING NEWS!          BREAKING NEWS!          BREAKING NEWS!          BREAKING NEWS!

Marshfield Village, L.P.
Curative Amendment Challenge

On January 29, 2008, Upper Mount Bethel Township received formal notice from Attorney James F. Preston that his client, Marshfield Village, L.P., hereby withdraws, without prejudice, its Curative Amendment Petition filed on December 29, 2006. The Upper Mount Bethel Township Board of Supervisors held the scheduled Public Hearing on the Curative Amendment Challenge Application on Tuesday, January 29, 2008. The Board of Supervisors adopted Upper Mount Bethel Township Resolution 2008-02, which dismisses the Curative Amendment. While there was mixed sentiment in the Township regarding this project, all of our residents should be commended for their determination in making their voices heard on this very important issue.

Township Ordinances & Regulations

A friendly reminder that U.M.B.T. has a number of regulations and ordinances that are currently in effect for the safety and protection of all residents.  Below are a few:

1.                  Driveway Construction Permits

2.                  Driveway Paving Permits

3.                  Sign Permits

4.                  Yard Sale Permits

5.                  Burning Ordinance

6.                  Noise Ordinance

7.                  Street Address Display Ordinance

8.                  Recycling Ordinance

Detailed information and specifics can be obtained from the Township during regular business hours.  These regulations are intended for your safety and to improve the quality of life in our community.

DISPLAY HOUSE NUMBERS PROMINENTLY FOR SAFETY
 

During periodic township-wide inspections and in the course of normal Township business, we often discover many homes that do not have the house numbers prominently displayed. This is vital in the event of an emergency. Since there are large areas of undeveloped land and large lots located in the Township, house numbers usually are not sequential. Numbers must be set aside for the possibility of accommodating future development. This makes the task of locating your home more of a challenge for emergency service providers.

Be sure to keep written directions, including the street you live on and the nearest cross street, next to the telephone in case you do need to call for help. Be sure your house number is conspicuously placed so it is readily and easily identifiable from the street or roadway which accesses the property (be sure to keep any and all posts out of the Township right-of-way), as per Township Ordinance 95.7. This is especially important if someone in the house is unable to give clear directions to the emergency dispatchers or is unable to say more than a few words. It is recommended that you utilize numbers that are a minimum of 3” and consider reflective numbers for maximum visibility. This is a small item; however, it can save your life or a loved one.

TIRE DISPOSAL

In an effort to keep the rising cost of municipal waste and recycling at the lowest level possible, UMBT has not included tire disposal in our municipal waste contract. It is the property owner’s or tenant’s responsibility to dispose of tires in an appropriate manner. When you go to obtain new tires for your vehicle, we encourage all residents to have their service station dispose of old tires. This ensures the tires will be discarded in a manner consistent with environmental standards.