Elizabethtown, PA · Lancaster County
Commercial Permit Application
Elizabethtown Borough’s Commercial Permit Application lets property owners, applicants, or authorized agents request permits for commercial construction, alterations, and other listed projects.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Borough permit and, when applicable, a UCC Building Permit for proposed work. The form lists projects that require permits and asks for property, project, contractor, insurance, and cost information, along with a plot plan and other supporting documents. Commercial projects also require two sets of drawings signed and sealed by a registered engineer or architect, plus an electronic version.
Who needs it
Property owners, applicants, or authorized agents planning commercial construction, alterations, or another project listed as requiring a permit should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit two copies of the application and all related attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Do not submit payment with the application.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the self-employed contractor signs and dates the Workers’ Compensation Affidavit, and the applicant signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Commercial Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the property, project, contractor, and project-cost information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Attachments
Include a plot plan, required drawings, an electronic version of commercial project plans, and current proof of insurance.
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Submit To The Borough
Provide two copies of the application and all related attachments. Do not submit payment with the application.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Permit Application?
- No. The application and Workers’ Compensation Affidavit have signature and date lines but no notary block; the signer signs and dates them.
- How do I submit the Commercial Permit Application?
- Provide two copies of the application and all related attachments. Do not include payment; the Borough will notify the applicant when an approved permit is ready for pickup.
- What attachments are required for a commercial project?
- Provide a plot plan, two sets of drawings signed and sealed by a registered engineer or architect, and an electronic version of the plans. Contractors and subcontractors must submit current proof of insurance.