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Code
Enforcement Department
The major
responsibilities of the Greenville Code Enforcement
Department can be summarized as follows:
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The
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) – The
borough’s code officials perform plan reviews and
inspections of all building projects that fall under the
purview of the recently adopted and state mandated
building code. In order to universally and
consistently protect the health, safety, and welfare of
all its residents, the state, in 2004, adopted a code
with minimum building requirements. Local
municipalities may enact stricter requirements with the
state’s permission.
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Greenville Property Maintenance Codes and Ordinances
– Over the years, borough council has enacted ordinances
which set standards for the maintenance of properties
within the borough. The maintenance items include, but
are not limited to, high grass, garbage and
accumulations, abandoned vehicles, sidewalks, and
substandard building conditions. The borough also
regulates the erection of signs in both residential and
commercial areas. Code enforcement gladly receives
complaints (by phone, mail or in-person) about
properties that are in violation. We follow-up with an
inspection and if the complaint is valid, we issue a
violation notice. When property owners do not comply,
we file a criminal complaint with the district justice
and schedule a hearing. We encourage tenants who
believe they are occupying a dwelling unit in a
substandard condition to contact code enforcement for an
inspection.
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Borough
Permits – In addition to the state mandated UCC
permits, code enforcement issues permits for
construction that does not fall under the UCC, for
demolition of buildings, for the erection of signs, and
for certain activities that fall under the zoning
ordinance. If you are unsure about an upcoming
project just call the code office.
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Zoning
Ordinance – Zoning regulates land use which includes
the permitted principle and accessory uses for the
property, lot size, building area and height, and
setback requirements. Zoning issues are taken into
consideration during the permit process. Zoning is
critical to some activities and can be complicated so
please call the code office for help. The Zoning
Ordinance documentation can be found
here, and the Zoning Map
here.
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General
Assistance and CDBG Delivery – The code office
offers general advice on building or repair projects,
code or zoning questions, and neighborhood issues.
Code Enforcement
Frequently Asked Questions
- How
do I contact the code officer?
Call the code office at 724.588.4193 extension 401. The
code officer is available Monday – Thursday 8:30-4:30.
- What
are the two types of building permits in the Borough?
Borough of Greenville Permits - Small projects,
like a small storage shed, only require the code officer
to inspect your “set backs,” the amount of space you
have between new shed and your neighbor’s property line.
All roofing projects require a Borough of Greenville
building permit. If you are unsure if you need a permit
please do call the code office.
Code.sys Permits - Large projects, like new
electrical service, a new garage and any changes to the
existing structure, like enlarging a window, do require
inspections. The Borough has hired Code.sys to handle
these projects. Just pick up an application in the
Borough office, fill it out, including a drawing or
blueprints of the project, and return it to the Borough.
Code.sys calculates their fee, which is paid when you
pick up your building permit. From that point you have
direct contact with Code.sys to answer any questions and
perform your inspections.
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