The construction of a new residential home in Jackson Township requires three permits from the Township a Driveway Permit, a Zoning Permit, and a Sewage Permit.The term zoning includes such things as mobile homes, pre-made sheds and gazabos. Overview of Jackson Township Zoning Process: This permit must be submitted and approved prior to commencement of work for all new and most replacement sewage systems. There is a fee for this hearing board meeting, which is outlined in the relevant form. Note that, if the application is rejected, the resident(s) affected may request a Zoning Hearing Board meeting. This permit must be submitted and approved for any changes to the current zoning. Note that, as described in the Ordinance, the contractor must also provide a bond in case of any road damage caused by the timbering operation. This permit must be submitted and approved prior to any commercial timber harvesting commences. This permit must be submitted and approved prior to any subdivision impacting any property within the Township. The related Ordinance describes critical information such as Township right of way along roadways, minimal setbacks from neighboring properties, and other critical information.Ī new permit must be submitted for any new fence or changes to existing structures, and must be approved prior to commencement of installation. Additional information can be found in the appropriate Ordinance.Ī fence permit must be submitted for all new agricultural or residential fence installations.

FormĪ driveway permit must be completed for any new temporary or permanent driveway, and must be approved prior to commencement of work. Each is described in more detail below the table – click the “View detail” link to jump to the section that of interest. The links below make it easy for residents to access the most commonly-needed forms. This map was last updated on XXXX to include the latest FEMA Flood Zone information.įar an overview of the Jackson Township Zoning Process please click the link to jump to lower down this page.įor all new housing construction, at least 3 forms must be submitted:įor addition of any new structure over 100 square feet, including a new shed, barn, gazebo or other permanent structure, residents must submit the following:įailure to either submit all required forms and/or start of installation/construction prior to approval of all relevant permits may result in fines of $500 per day. The latest Zoning map for Jackson Township, Columbia County PA can be downloaded using the link below.

Jackson township zoning