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Please find Building Department and Parks and Recreation Department permit information below.
Building Department
Permit Application Submittal Process
Due to the volume of permit applications received, electronic application submission is preferred, except for large jobs. Please email to permits@willistown.pa.us for the fastest response and approval (please put the property address in the subject line). You may also mail in hard copies to 688 Sugartown Road, Malvern, PA 19355 OR hard copies can be placed in the drop boxes located in the front and back of the Township Building. You may also drop off in person between the hours of 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday, and Friday 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Hard copies of full plan sets required for all residential additions, new SFD and commercial jobs A LOT (letter of transmittal) is required for ALL commercial jobs. ALL 24" x 36" or larger plan sets must be folded with the title block of the design professional facing outward. Rolled plans will not be accepted.
Thank you for your cooperation.
***Permit processing time is 2 to 3 weeks for most permits. Soil and Erosion permits require 6-8 weeks***
- 2015 Energy Verification Forms
- FAQ - When Is a Permit Required in Willistown?
- Building Permit Application Package -RESIDENTIAL
- Building Permit Application Package - NON RESIDENTIAL/COMMERICAL
***ALL building permits require a zoning permit.
See Chapter 139-113 of the Willistown Code - Conditional Use Application
- Contractor Registration
- Demolition Permit Application
- Driveway Permit/Road Occupancy Application
- Dumpster-Container Permit Application
- Electrical Permit Application
- Fee Schedule
- Fence Permit Application (for new fences or replacements)
- Fire Protection Permit Application
- Generator Submission Guidelines
- Historical Review Application
- Inspection List
- Mechanical Permit Application
- Official Township Map
- Plumbing Permit Application
- Pool/Hot Tub/Spa Permit Application
- Road Occupancy/Driveway Application
- Roofing Permit Application
- Sewer Connection Application
- Sewer Connection Fees
- Sign Permit Application
- Soil and Erosion Permit Application
- Solar Array Plan Review Requirements
- Subdivision and Land Development Application
- Tank Permit Application
- Tenant Information Form
- Tent Permit Application
- Zoning Hearing Board Application
- Zoning Map
- Zoning Permit Application
BUILDING CODE SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
COMMERCIAL PERMIT AND PLANS SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
PA UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
GUIDE TO THE RESIDENTIAL PA UCC AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS
Please review the Changes to the PA UCC
Fees
View the Building Department fee schedule for services.
For More Information
Please contact Building Department via email or call 610-647-5300 ext.250
Parks and Recreation Department
The Parks & Recreation Department issues permits for park pavilion, field use, and programming.
- Pavilion rentals give exclusive use of the pavilion to the permit holder.
- Field Use Permits are required for use of township fields.
- Park Programming Permits are required for groups of 25 or more people, or for groups charging fees (regardless of number of people) for activities or events at Township parks.
Please review the applications below and visit the park or field to assure it meets your needs first, then contact:
For field use questions, please contact Mary Hundt via email or call 610-647-5300 x224.
For Greentree Park or Rita Reves pavilion rental questions, please contact Jennifer Jacobs via email and put the park and date and time you'd like to reserve in the subject line.
Park Land and Open Space Fund Map
View the map to see where the parks are located. Parks are open from dawn to dusk.
Pavilion, Field Rental, and Park Programming Permit Application Forms
| Location | Pavilion Rental Application Links | Amenities |
|---|---|---|
| Rita Reves Park | Individual or Family Sponsor | Picnic pavilion with 6 tables, playground, sand volleyball |
| Greentree Park | Individual or Family Sponsor | Picnic pavilion with 2 tables, playgrounds, basketball |
| Location | Field Rental Application Links | Amenities |
|---|---|---|
| Rita Reves Park | Team/League Sponsor | 60 foot and 90 foot Baseball, 1 soccer/lax field |
| Greentree Park | Individual or Family Sponsor | Recreation Field |
| Mill Park | Team/League Sponsor | 2 baseball fields |
| Location | Park Programming Application Links | Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| All Parks | Family or Individual Programming Organization Programming Organization: Annual Programming | For gatherings of groups of 25 or more persons, and/or for groups (any size) charging fees for activities at our parks. |
Photography Permit There is no fee for Photography Permits, however you must have one if you are charging fees. The Permits cover the calendar year.
Fee Schedule
| Rental | Park | Rentee Type | Up to 2 Hours | 2+ to 4 Hours | 4+ to 6 Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field | Rita Reves Mill Greentree | All | $25 | $45 | $65 |
| Rental | Park | Rentee Type | Up to 50 People | Over 50 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion | Rita Reves Greentree | Individual or Family/ Willistown Resident | $50 | $75 |
| Pavilion | Rita Reves Greentree | Individual or Family/ Non-Willistown Resident | $75 | $125 |
| Pavilion | Rita Reves Greentree | Corporation or Organization Located within Willistown | $75 | $125 |
| Pavilion | Rita Reves Greentree | Corporation or Organization Located outside Willistown | $100 | $150 |
| Programming | Rita Reves Greentree Mill Okehocking | All | Non-Profit Organizations - no current fees | Sports Camp Provider, Family, Individual, or Organization Sponsor fees determined on a case-by-case basis |
Visit a Park
More Information
For Greentree Park or Rita Reves pavilion rentals please contact Jennifer Jacobs via email and put the park, date, and time you'd like to reserve the pavilion in the subject line or call 610-647-5300 x 201.
For field use questions, please contact Mary Hundt via email or call 610-647-5300 x224.