Thornburg, PA · Allegheny County

No notary required

Non-Residential Commercial Building Permit Application

A commercial building permit application for property owners or contractors planning construction, alterations, additions, demolition, or other listed work in Thornburg.

What this form is

Use this application to request a building permit for non-residential or commercial work. It asks for applicant, property, contractor, owner, and design professional details, along with the type and scope of work and estimated construction cost. The form lists supporting documents, including construction plans and zoning approval, and notes that other municipal permits may be required before a building permit is issued.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors planning non-residential construction or other listed work should complete the application and provide the required supporting documents.

How to submit it

The form says to contact the office upon completion and lists Harshman CE Group, LLC contact details. It does not give a submission address or portal; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists supporting documents but does not say any must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Non-Residential Commercial Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the requested applicant, property, contractor, owner, design professional, and project information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Gather the construction documents, site plan, specifications or installation instructions, zoning approval, and contractor information listed on the form.

  4. 4

    Contact The Office

    Contact the office upon completion using the details listed on the application.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Non-Residential Commercial Building Permit Application?
No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. The listed supporting documents are not identified as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the commercial building permit application?
The form says to contact the office upon completion and provides Harshman CE Group, LLC contact details. It does not specify a submission address or portal.
What documents are listed as required?
The form lists three copies of stamped and sealed construction documents, a site plan, specifications or installation instructions, zoning approval, and the contractor’s number and certificate of insurance.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant, site, contractor, owner, and design professional details, plus the work type, project dimensions and area, estimated cost, and a brief project narrative.

Need something notarized?

This Non-Residential Commercial Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Thornburg form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.