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The comprehensive list of Township Ordinances in searchable form is hosted by American Legal Publishing.  Click Here to view

Upper Milford Township Permits

NOTICE:  The permit forms have changed and they now require a fee to be paid at the time of submitting a permit application. The fee paid will be deducted from the total application cost.

Part of living in a zoned community is the fact that zoning and building permits must be completed.  Whenever you need a permit or question its necessity you should contact the Zoning Officer, Alan Brokate, at 610.966.3223 to verify this information.

Processing Time:

A completed permit application and all necessary paperwork shall accompany the permit submittal.  All residential applications will be approved or disapproved within 15 business days.  Once all other required permits/approvals, where applicable, have been obtained, permits can be issued.

Cost:

The Zoning Officer calculates the fee for your permit at the time of review. Once a permit has been approved the office staff will call you to notify you of the approval and the cost. Permit fees are paid upon permit pickup. The Township accepts cash and / or check; we do not accept credit cards.

2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule

2023 Administrative Fee Schedule

2023 Application & Escrow Fees for S.A.L.D.O.

Sedimentation and Erosion:

Is required if the project will disturb an area 5,000 square feet or more (approximately 71′ x 71′) and the applicant does not have an NPDES Permit.

Inspections:

Inspections require a 24 hour notice prior to inspection.  Below is a list of the types of inspections to take place.

Inspection Sheet

Applicant’s Responsibility:

It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit completed forms. The forms listed below as requirements or checklists are meant to be used as a guide, to ensure compliance please verify the information within the Zoning Ordinance.

Permits & Forms:

For Forms with a submit button.  Please download the form to your computer then fill it out and hit submit.  The form will be emailed to us.  The submit button does not work to fill out the form without the download.  If you do not want to download the form; open the form, fill in and print to return to us in person, by mail or scanned and emailed to us at info@uppermilford.net

Contractor Registration Form
Worker’s Compensation Form

Building Permit Checklist

Building Permit – Additions, Alterations and Accessory Structures
Building Permit – New Structures
Deck or Patio with Foundation
Demolition Permit

Driveway Permit
Electric Only

Fence, Wall, or Patio
Fire Alarm Registration Form
Grading Permit
Mechanical Only

Moving Permit
Plumbing Only
Pool & Spa (No Electrical Permit Required)
Shed (296 Square Ft. or less with no electrical or plumbing)
Sign Permit

Stormwater application
Solicitation Permit
Tenant Registration

Yard Sale Permit – No permit required
Zoning Hearing Board Notice of Appeal Application 
Zoning Use Permit


Zoning Hearing Board process guidelines & 
Flow Chart

Upper Milford Township is a community of great scenic and rural character, near the southern corner of Lehigh County, south of Emmaus.
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