Zoning/Code Office

A Building Permit shall be required for all construction and development, including any alterations or repairs to existing buildings or structures:

A Building Permit is required for, but not limited to the following:

House Addition Shed or Storage Building Garage Porch, Patio, or Deck

Swimming Pools Mobile Home Demolition Other Structures

Building Permit  Applications are available at the Zoning Office, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

***For more information on Act 45 (Uniform Construction Code) that was adopted in 2004; please link to following sites:

Other Permits required in Unity Township are as follows:

Sign Permits Occupancy Permit Road Grade Permits

Solicitation Permits Conditional Use Permits

A Land Development/Subdivision Application is required for the following:

Simple Subdivision Major Subdivision

Conditional Use Site Plan Review

All plans complete with application fee and necessary documentation, must be submitted to the Zoning Office no later than 10 calendar days before the first Tuesday of each month.

A Zoning Hearing Board Application is required for the following

Variance Change of Use Appeal from Decision of Zoning Officer Challenge to Validity of Zoning Ordinance

Interpretation of Ordinance Expansion of Nonconforming Use Special Expectation

Application must be submitted at least 21 days before the meeting date to allow for advertising in the local newspaper. The ZHB meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM.

Additional Resources and Forms:

The forms in this section require Adobe Acrobat to view and print. 

Information Regarding Complaints of Code, Ordinance and Zoning Matters

Zoning and Code Violation Complaint Form