Zoning

For detailed Building and Zoning Permit information click on the above link.

General Information:

Act 132: Home Contractor Registration

In 2008, the Pennsylvania Legislature passed the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. The law requires that all contractors who perform at least $5,000 worth of home improvements per year register with the Attorney General's Office.

As of July 1, 2009, consumers in Pennsylvania will be able to verify your registration with the Attorney General's Office. Click here to register with the Attorney General's Office.

REQUIRED PERMITS:

BUILDING PERMITS - Required for new construction and additions or alterations extending the exterior of existing structures. All plans for construction of new houses and / or commercial structures, as well as, new additions to houses or commercial structures that require a footing, must be approved by the Building Inspector before a building permit will be issued.
- Inspections will be performed when deemed applicable and at:
  - footing, before pouring
  - foundation
  - framing
  - insulation and fire seal
  - final, before the issuance of an occupancy permit
ZONING PERMITS - examples of zoning permits that are required would be for sheds, fences, patios, grading , retaining walls, signs, etc.
SEWAGE PERMITS - Required for the installation of a new septic system and for the repair or enlargement of an existing system.
MOVING PERMITS - Required when moving into, out of, or within Upper Milford Township.
OCCUPANCY PERMITS - Required when occupying a newly constructed dwelling.
DRIVEWAY PERMITS - Required for the construction of a new driveway or other means of ingress or egress onto a township road. Construction of a new driveway, alteration of an existing driveway.
PARK PERMITS - Required in order to reserve a pavilion in a township park.
PEDDLER'S LICENSE - Must be obtained before engaging in peddling in Upper Milford Township.
ORDINANCES - Click Here

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Brochure regarding 811 (PA 1 CALL) (CALL BEFORE YOU DIG)

For information regarding stormwater.

StormwaterPA

Updates

EMPLOYMENT / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

CLICK HERE

VOLUNTEERS POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE

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The Open Space Committee will be cancelling their meeting on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 due to the impending snow. They will reconvene at their next scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010.

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Pennsylvania's Right to Know Law - Request for Information

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NEW:

Upper Milford has a new Recycling Program, click here for more information.

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BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETINGS:

CLICK HERE

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SPECIAL MEETINGS:

02/18/10 BOS Workshop Meeting at 7:00 p.m. - The PA Turnpike Commission will be present to discuss expansion.

03/04/10 BOS Workshop Meeting at 7:00 p.m. - The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to discuss the draft Zoning Ordinance, SALDO Ordinance and Official Map.

03/18/10 BOS Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m. - The Board of Supervisors will consider adoption of the Zoning Ordinance, SALDO Ordinance and the Official Map.

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PARK DIRECTIONS

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YOUTH PROGRAMS - click here for additional information. Upper Milford Youth Association

Baseball / Softball Signups:

Wednesday, January 20th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and January 23rd from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Signups are at the OLD Upper Milford Township Building located at Churchview and King's Highway in Old Zionsville.

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Check your property frontage. Please trim your trees and shrubs that are encroaching the roadway.

Lehigh Valley Air Quality

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Useful government website:

www.GovBenefits.gov

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State Representative, Karen Beyer - 131st District

Has reinstated hours at the Township Office. Office hours are every other Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have any concerns, please give the District Office a call at (610) 791 - 6270 and someone will be more than happy to assist you.

Reminder that Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications are out, and if you need assistance completing the application, please visit the District Office at

2851 S. Pike Avenue, Suite C, Allentown, PA 18103

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