Bernville, PA · Berks County
Building Permit Application Packet
This packet lets property owners or their agents apply for building, zoning, plumbing, and electrical permits for work in Bernville.
What this form is
Use this packet to apply for permits before beginning construction or other covered work in Bernville. It includes building, zoning, plumbing, and electrical applications, plus a checklist of supporting items such as construction drawings and, when applicable, other permits or approvals. The applications ask for property, owner, contractor, project, and improvement details, along with a signed and dated applicant acknowledgment.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents should complete the applicable applications before starting building, zoning, plumbing, or electrical work.
How to submit it
Complete and sign the applicable application, then return it with the required application fee. The packet says applications submitted without the fee are incomplete and will not be processed.
About notarization
This application packet is signed without a notary; the checklist mentions a notarized exemption form as an alternative to proof of contractor workers’ compensation insurance.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the building permit application packet and review its checklist.
- 2
Complete The Applications
Fill out the applicable applications with the property, contact, project, and improvement information; sign and date them.
- 3
Gather Supporting Items
Include the required application fee and checklist items, such as construction drawings and any applicable permits or approvals.
- 4
Return The Application
Return the completed application with the required fee. Do not begin construction until you receive and pay for the approved permit.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application Packet?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The checklist mentions a notarized exemption form as an alternative to proof of contractor workers’ compensation insurance.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application Packet?
- Complete and sign the applicable application and return it with the required application fee. The packet does not specify a submission address or method.
- What supporting materials does the packet list?
- The checklist includes two sets of construction drawings and a completed zoning application. Depending on the project, it may also call for other permits, sewage or subdivision proof, or an erosion and sedimentation control plan.
- Can I begin work after submitting the application?
- No. The packet says construction may not begin until the approved permit has been received and paid for.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application Packet doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bernville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.