Trappe, PA · Montgomery County
Deck Permit Application
Trappe Borough’s Deck Permit Application is for property owners or contractors seeking approval to build, add, replace, or change a deck.
What this form is
The application requests the site address, property owner and applicant details, project type, contractor information, and proposed deck dimensions. It also calls for two complete sets of drawings, a plot plan, and a certificate of insurance. The borough says permits are required for the listed deck construction and alteration circumstances; zoning permits may also be required for decks exempt from a UCC Building Permit.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning deck construction, additions, replacement, or dimension changes should use this application when the borough requires a deck 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; attach a copy of H.O.A. approval if applicable.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Deck Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the site, owner, applicant, contractor, project, and proposed deck details, then sign and date.
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Gather Plans And Attachments
Include two complete sets of drawings, a plot plan, a certificate of insurance, and H.O.A. approval if applicable.
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Submit To The Borough
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Deck Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line, not a notary block. Attach a copy of H.O.A. approval if applicable.
- How do I submit the Deck Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What plans and documents does the application request?
- It requests two complete sets of drawings, a plot plan, and a certificate of insurance listing the Borough as certificate holder. H.O.A. approval should be attached if applicable.
- When does the form say a deck permit is required?
- The form lists building, adding, replacing, or changing a deck, construction around a pool or hot tub, and certain free-standing decks at or above 31 inches.