Permits are required in Jackson Township for the following:

• Any new building or structure - commercial or non-commercial requires a  Building Permit
   
• A new septic system - Come to the Township office and pay appropriate fees
   
• Alteration to an existing building that increases its volume requires a  Building Permit
   
• Any swimming pool requires a Building Permit
   
• Any signs or billboard - design must be brought to the Township Office (refer to appropriate section of the Zoning Ordinance)
   
• Driveways - requires a Driveway Permit
   
• Peddling and Door-to-Door Solicitation - go to the Police Department to obtain a permit and pay applicable fees. (refer to appropriate section of the Zoning Ordinance)
   
• Demolition of structures - requires a Building Permit
   
• Overweight vehicles - all township roads are weight restricted.  Please come to the Township Office to obtain an overweight hauling permit and/or post the required bond
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• Sheds and Accessory Buildings

• Compliance with Jackson Township Zoning Ordinance and PA Uniformed Construction Act adopting the International Building Codes.  It is a violation if a permit is not obtained through the township.

• Jackson Township has adopted the International Property Maintenance Codes for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use. 
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• Jackson Township property maintenance code requires premised identification.  Buildings shall have approved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the  street or road fronting the property.  These numbers shall contrast with their background.