Township Ordinances

Permits are required by the Township for a number of activities

which include, but are not limited to the following:

new construction, heating and central air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, additions, alterations, sheds, swimming pools, concrete work, driveways, patios, decks, sewer work, sewer tie-ins, signs (including temporary signs), and banners.

All plans must be reviewed for compliance with the

township building and zoning ordinance #670.

The cost of a permit is nominal and could avoid significant cost later on,

which may be incurred, if ordinances are ignored.

Fees will be doubled if work begins before the permit is issued.

All contractors must be licensed by the Township.

All YARD SIGNS require a permit, but there is no cost.

Permits required

Building Permit

Building • Demolition and Removal • Signs

Tower, Mast, Antenna • Fences (Commercial & Residential)

Grading & Excavating • Concrete Work • Containers

Parking Permit (Form not online)*

As per Ordinance #520, parking of a non-commercial vehicle

on the street in Darby Township between the hours of

3:00AM and 6:00AM (unless an exemption has been made)

requires an overnight parking permit.

As per Ordinance #689, an overnight parking permit costs $20.00.

To apply/renew, must present all current owner's

cards to the Municipal Building.

*All parking permits expire December 31 of each year.

Zoning Application

Special Exception • Variance

Electrical Application

Any and all electrical work

Plumbing Application

Any and all plumbing work

Use and Occupancy Application

Residential and Commercial

Rental License Application

All properties used for residential / commercial rental purposes

Transient Retail Business Application

Sale of Food Products • Sale of Dairy Products

Retail Store License Application

Opening and operating a store

Handicapped Parking Application

If a handicap parking sign is to be installed in front of your home

To apply, must also present a note from your doctor and a copy of either your handicapped license plate or placard.

Business Privilege License

Every business operating in any manner within the Township of Darby is required to obtain a Business Privilege License each and every year and to post that license in a visible location within your establishment.

Business Privilege License Applications and Business Privilege License Tax Return forms can be found by going to the Municipal Resource Recovery Systems, LLC website and going to the section titled "Township of Darby"

**These forms cannot be directly found on our website**

Municipal Resource Recovery Systems, LLC website

All the forms listed above can be found by clicking here.

Township of Darby

Township ordinances

ZONING

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, ALL FORMS ARE TO BE FILLED OUT AND MAILED OR PHYSICALLY RETURNED TO THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING.

FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL.

licenses required

Permits required