Building & Zoning
GILPIN TOWNSHIP IS ZONED COMMUNITY AND ENFORCES THE PA UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODES. BUILDING AND ZONING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED.
Zoning Map
Zoning Applications
Please note: These application must be filed in conjunction with MDIA/UCC Applications (when applicable), not in place of. If you are unsure or have any questions, please reach out to the Township at 724-845-0981 x 1.
Building Zoning Permit Application
Must be submitted before any building or erection of any structure may begin. See Article 7 for more information.
Demolition Permit Application
Must be submitted prior to demolition of any structure.
Use Application
Must be submitted when changing land use, proposing new land use, or moving a business into the Township. This includes home-based businesses.
Solar Application (Small or Large)
Must be submitted prior to any solar development on residential or commercial property.
Conditional Use Permit Application
Should be submitted prior to a Building Zoning Permit Application when necessary. See Article 2 for Conditional Uses.
Application for Conditional Use - Extraction of Natural Resources
Must be submitted prior to logging, mining, or any other natural resource extraction. See 404.15 for additional requirements.
Pool Permit Application
Must be submitted before erection of a pool.
Sign Permit Application
Must be submitted before erection of any sign or billboard as required in the Zoning Ordinance.
Application for Variance
Must be submitted to apply for a property variance.
Must be submitted before any building or erection of any structure may begin. See Article 7 for more information.
Demolition Permit Application
Must be submitted prior to demolition of any structure.
Use Application
Must be submitted when changing land use, proposing new land use, or moving a business into the Township. This includes home-based businesses.
Solar Application (Small or Large)
Must be submitted prior to any solar development on residential or commercial property.
Conditional Use Permit Application
Should be submitted prior to a Building Zoning Permit Application when necessary. See Article 2 for Conditional Uses.
Application for Conditional Use - Extraction of Natural Resources
Must be submitted prior to logging, mining, or any other natural resource extraction. See 404.15 for additional requirements.
Pool Permit Application
Must be submitted before erection of a pool.
Sign Permit Application
Must be submitted before erection of any sign or billboard as required in the Zoning Ordinance.
Application for Variance
Must be submitted to apply for a property variance.
Uniform Construction Code Building Applications
Uniform Construction Code Building Applications from Middle Department Inspection Agency are available HERE and must be filed in three copies with the Township with all necessary attachments and documentation. Please contact MDIA for more information.
LOCAL ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION TAX ASSISTANCE (LERTA)
LERTA is a 10-year tax abatement on Township and County Taxes and a 5-year abatement on School Taxes. LERTA MUST be applied for at the time a building or zoning permit is applied for. Applications will go before each governing body for approval. If this is not followed, your LERTA application will be denied per Statute and Ordinance.
In 2004, Gilpin Township, in cooperation with Leechburg Borough, Parks Township, and Bethel Township held studies and published a comprehensive plan for the Region.
Armstrong County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
Any subdivision or land development must comply with this Ordinance as well as with Gilpin Township Zoning.