The zoning / code enforcement department is responsible for the enforcement of the zoning ordinance as well as codes that deal with building construction, renovations, and property maintenance.

All Permits are issued in accordance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code by Guardian Inspection Services, Inc., which can be reached by phone at 866-378-7717 or by email at grant.kanish@usbureauveritas.com.  Permits for minor residential repairs are still issued by the City of Titusville Building Inspector. Submissions to the Zoning Hearing Board are processed through this department also.  

Permits

Building Permits:  Building permits are required for all construction, alterations, and repairs. Fees are based upon construction costs.

Demolition Permits:  Demolition permits are required for the removal of all residential, industrial, and commercial structures. Fees are based upon the type of structure to be demolished.

Temporary Structures Permit:  This permit is necessary for structures such as dumpsters and construction trailers which are temporarily placed for use within the public right of way.

Curb Cuts:  This permit is necessary to assure that curb cuts are made properly when creating off-street parking. It is the responsibility of the property owner to have the curb cut in accordance with city specifications.

Sidewalks:  The repair, replacement, and maintenance of sidewalks in front of a property are the property owners responsibility.

Sign Permits:  This permit is necessary for all new signs, changes to signs, and relocation of signs. No sign may be erected, changed, or moved prior to the issuance of a sign permit.

Property Maintenance

BOCA:  Property maintenance inspections are made through this department and are done so in accordance with the 1996 BOCA National Property Maintenance Code. Inspections are made to the interior and exterior of structures as well as the exterior property areas which includes refuse, weeds, and abandoned vehicles.  BOCA Review Board

Sewer Certification:  Inspections are required to assure that rainwater downspouts are separated from sanitary sewers. These inspections are required when a property is being sold and a certificate of compliance is issued upon completion.

Subdivisions:  All subdivisions are governed by the City’s Ordinances/Zoning Ordinances. Plans must make their way through a departmental review, a review by the City’s Planning Commission, and a review by the County Planning Commission prior to the final approval of City Council.

Stormwater Management: This ordinance was established to assure that when land is developed, measures are taken to reduce flood flows and velocities, erosion, sedimentation, and overloading of public facilities.