The Elizabeth Township Code Enforcement Department serves both Elizabeth Township and Elizabeth Borough.
Code Enforcement ensures that codes and ordinances, particularly related to zoning, building, and property, are being followed. Township and Borough regulations place various restrictions on the use of property, and the location of all improvements and additions to property including but not limited to pools, decks, sheds, fences, home additions, etc. If you are considering improvements or alterations to your home, property, or business, please contact the Code Enforcement Department at 412-751-2880 option 2 to discuss your plans to determine if any permits or approvals are required.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Occupancy Permits are required prior to anyone moving into an apartment, home, or business. These permits are issued after a township home inspection at the time of sale.
Elizabeth Township requires Zoning Permits when adding an accessory structure to your property (swimming pool, shed, deck, fence, detached garage, etc.) or altering an existing accessory structure.
Zoning permits are also required before any building permits are issued by the township.
Elizabeth Township participates in the National Flood Insurance Program that makes flood insurance available to our residents. As a condition of participating in the National Flood Insurance Program, the Township has adopted a Floodplain Ordinance that restricts development in a identified floodplain and requires a review and permit for ALL work done within a floodplain. The Floodplain Ordinance also sets requirements for construction and development within a floodplain including elevations and flood-proofing.
We would like to remind you about the requirements for a review and permit for all work in an identified floodplain. This includes: improvements or additions to structures, accessory structures such as fences, sheds, and detached garages. Many projects within a floodplain would require an appeal and a variance from the Township’s Floodplain Ordinance at a public hearing conducted by the Zoning Hearing Board. Please always check to see if a permit is required prior to starting any work in a floodplain. Also please note that storage of various items are regulated within a floodplain and no fill is permitted to be placed within a floodplain.
If you are not sure if you are living in a floodplain, you can check your address by using the following link to the Federal Emergency Management Agency flood map service center: FEMA Flood Map
You can also contact the Code Enforcement Department by calling 412-751-2880 option 2.
THINGS TO KNOW
FLOODPLAINS
ZONING SITE PLAN EXAMPLES
When you submit a zoning permit, a site plan is required so we can ensure you are placing your structure within the appropriate set backs. Below shows examples of what we are looking for in a site plan.
ZONING AND PLANNING BOARDS
The Zoning Hearing Board consists of five members appointed by the Board of Commissioners for four-year terms.
The Board's primary function is to hear cases requesting variances from the provisions of the zoning ordinance and floodplain regulations and determinations of the Zoning Officer.
The Zoning Hearing Board meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm.
MEMBERS
LARRY VOTA - CHAIR
Term Ends: 12.31.27
ED FAGAN
Term Ends: 12.31.29
KEITH KELLY
Term Ends: 12.31.29
RUSSEL VERBANEC
Term Ends: 12.31.27
CHARLES SMITH
Term Ends: 12.31.26
ROB VITOUS
Code Enforcement Officer
rvitous@elizabethtwppa.com
412-751-2880 Ext. 1011
Staff
APPLICATIONS
The Elizabeth Township Code Enforcement Department is responsible for all permits in Elizabeth Township and Elizabeth Borough. The applications are slightly different. Please make sure you are filling out the application for the correct municipality. All applications and payments are to be dropped off or sent to the Elizabeth Township Municipal Building located at 522 Rock Run Road Elizabeth, PA 15037.
Elizabeth Township Applications
Elizabeth Borough Applications
Elizabeth Township has partnered with Hera Property Registry, LLC to administer its Foreclosure Property Registration program. In order to comply with the Ordinance, all Mortgagees/Trustees must register online via HERA Property Registry and pay a registration fee.
Hera’s Customer Support contact information:
Email: vpro@heraregistry.com
Phone: (321) 234-5303