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Building Permit -Required before a building is constructed, enlarged, altered or demolished. A person wishing to change the USE of a building must obtain a zoning permit from the Zoning Officer to insure the proposed change of USE complies with all Zoning Ordinances.
Contractor's License - General * Plumbing * Electrical * Mechanical * Paving * Excavating * Security - All contractor's are required to register with the Borough before any permits are issued. The contractor must supply a Certificate of Insurance with Borough named as Additional Insured, or a notarized affidavit of exemption from workmen’s compensation insurance and a Federal or State Identification Number. This is a yearly permit.
Electrical Permit -Any electrical wiring installed in a building or structure or any alteration of an existing electric wiring system. Installations of electric conductors and equipment within or on public and private buildings or other structures.
Heating and Air Conditioning Permit -Required for any work on HVAC. All installations must have Underwriters Inspection. Borough of Kennett Square inspector must be notified when work is started and completed.
Plumbing Permit -Required before any work on a plumbing system may commence, including alteration to existing systems.
Zoning Permit -Required for any construction, installation or change in USE as governed by Borough Ordinances.
Use and Occupancy Certificate is a Borough of Kennett Square Ordinance which requires the issuance of an U&O for each change of use, change of occupancy, and/or change of ownership for any property in the Borough.
Rental Registration is required for any person wishing to rent a single-family, multi-family dwelling in the Borough. Upon receipt of completed application, inspection is done prior to the issuance. This is a yearly permit.
Commercial Registration is required for person operating a commercial business in the Borough. Prior to the issuance of the Commercial Rental License, an inspection is done. This is a yearly permit.
Kennett Square Design Guide and Certificate of Appropriateness Application is a guide to improving the town's appearance while preserving its heritage.
Sign Permit is required prior to any persons seeking to erect a temporary or permanent sign whether it being a resident or a business in the Borough. The permit must be reviewed by the Architectural Review Board (ARB) before any sign can be erected.
News Rack Permit - pertains to the issue of news racks located within the Borough limits. This is a yearly permit.
Vendor's Permit - issued for daily, weekly, yearly or master vendor event.
Roof Permit is required for new, alterations or repairs.
Shade Tree Permit -A property owner must obtain a permit from the Shade Tree Commission before work of any kind can be carried out on a Borough shade tree (a tree that is located within the Borough’s right-of-way or is between the sidewalk and curb). All work must be under the supervision of a qualified arborist. Please contact Karen Scherer at the Borough office at (610) 444-6020 ext. 108 for further information.
Fire Prevention Permit -When engaged in any business activity involving the handling, storage or use of hazardous substances, materials or devices, or to maintain, store or handle materials; to conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property; to install equipment used in connection with such activities, or to establish a place of assembly. The installation of detection or sprinkler systems with the exception of battery operated smoke detectors in certain locations. Please contact the Codes Department for further information at (610-) 444-6020
Mechanical Permit - For the installation, repair, extension or
removal of any mechanical equipment. Please
contact the Codes Department for further information at (610)
444-6020.
