Ephrata, PA · Lancaster County
Commercial Construction Permit Application
This application requests a permit for commercial construction work and is completed by the property owner, lessee, or an authorized agent.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for commercial construction, including a new building, addition, remodel, change of use, or demolition. It asks for property and applicant details, the proposed work and use, contractor information, project dimensions and dates, and information about utility connections and paving. The applicant certifies the information and signs and dates the form.
Who needs it
A property owner, lessee, their agent, or a registered design professional employed for the proposed work may apply for the permit.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Commercial Construction Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property, applicant, proposed work, contractor, and project details requested on the form.
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Gather Project Attachments
Indicate whether a plot plan is attached. If new water or sewer connections are required, the form says a separate application will be required.
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Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Commercial Construction Permit Application for?
- It requests a permit for commercial construction work, such as a new building, addition, remodel, change of use, or demolition, and collects property, project, and contractor details.
- Who may apply for a commercial construction permit?
- The application says a property owner or lessee, an agent of either, or a registered design professional employed for the proposed work may apply.
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Construction Permit Application?
- No. This document has no notary block or notarized or sworn attachment identified; the signer just signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Commercial Construction Permit Application?
- The form does not specify a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.