ZONING and BUILDING 
Zoning Certificates are required when:
a. Buildings or Structures are constructed, erected, reconstructed, structurally altered, razed or removed.
b. Erecting a fence, carport, garage or other accessory structures.
c. Use of Land or Structure is established or changed.
d. When a building permit is required.
e. Conditional Use or Use by Special Exception is granted by council or Zoning Hearing Board.
f. Other requirements as listed in Zoning Ordinance #206
Examples:
New Home construction or Enlargement of Existing Dwelling
Garages or Carports
Storage Structures or Sheds
Decks or Porches more than 24 square feet
Swimming Pools (in-ground or above ground when more than 24″ deep)
Fences
To apply for Zoning Certificate or Hearing Board Request download application and mail completed application to the Borough Secretary with applicable fee listed on the Fee Schedule.
Zoning Certificate Application
Zoning Hearing Board Application
Zoning Ordinance (Acc Structures)
Email Zoning Questions for Zoning and Building to: zoning@cokeburgboro.com
Mail Application & Fee to: Borough Secretary, PO Box 474 Cokeburg, Pa 15324
Building Permits ARE REQUIRED:
Residential construction
Building permit approval is required prior to the construction of the following:
1. New homes
2. Additions to homes, garages, decks
3. Garages (attached, integral, detached 1000 square feet and over)
4. Decks, Porches
5. Deck roof, Porch roof
6. Remodeling or alteration of the structure, which involves changing structural
or supporting members.
7. Chimneys and built in fireplaces
9. Swimming – pools over 24 inches deep (in ground & above ground)
10. Spas/hot tubs – indoors and outdoors
11. Finished basements – permits may be required when converting a basement
to a finished area.
12. Changing means of egress.
Commercial construction
Building permit approval is required prior to the construction of the following:
1. New commercial structures
2. Additions to existing structures
3. Alterations and renovations to existing structures
4. Change of use, changing from one use group to another
5. Installation or alteration of plumbing, heating, or electrical systems
6. Roof – any work to an existing roof other than ordinary repairs
7. Change of means of egress
If you have any question whether your project requires a permit contact MCS below.
Municipal Consulting Services (MCS) is our Building Code Official.
Municipal Consulting Services (MCS) will issue all Building Permits, conduct inspections and enforcement.
MCS Forms: Permits are Required For: Building Permit Application: Electrical Application: Fee Schedule 2023