Forms & Permits
Printable forms now available
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MISCELLANEOUS |
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| FIRE HYDRANTS | MAILBOX PLACEMENT | SIDEWALK PERMITS |
| HOUSE NUMBERS | PROPERTY MAINTENANCE | STREET LIGHTS |
| RIGHT TO KNOW REQUEST | RESIDENT REQUEST FORM | SHADE TREE CONCERN FORM |
| The Permit/Code Enforcement Office has a wide array of responsibilities which touch on many aspects of City policy and function. The Permit Office at City Hall provides a one-stop shop for most matters dealing with the construction and demolition of buildings and structures as well as dealings with code enforcement, zoning, health inspection, sewage enforcement, and housing rehabilitation. A lot of these permit forms are now available through this site. This department employs a Code Enforcement/Inspections Officer, a Code Enforcement/Building Inspections Officer, a Zoning/Subdivision/Code Enforcement Officer, and a Secretary. |
| CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE | |
| With the Certificate of Compliance, the applicant grants the City the right to enter onto their property for the purpose of making the necessary inspection required when person intends to transfer any interest in any occupied real property within the City. This includes the physical inspection of both sanitary sewer and on-lot septic systems. | |
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Sanitary Sewer - $30.00 - residential uses plus $25.00 per hour over one hour of time. $50.00 - commercial and industrial uses up to 5,000 square feet plus $20.00 for each additional 5,000 square feet of building. Septic System - $50.00 - residential, commercial and industrial uses. *Print Certificate of Compliance (Sanitary Sewer) Form* *Print Certificate of Compliance (Septic) Form*
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| Excess maintenance agreements are required for trucks that are over the posted weight limit for the road. Forms are to be filled out and submitted to the Permit Office at City Hall. The street superintendent first inspects the road for any current damage to the road and then again after the hauling operation is complete to check for any possible damage that may have been done by the truck drivers. | |
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$50.00 for the first mile of road; $25.00 per mile thereafter
$25.00 for annual permit for road. *Print Excess Maintenance Agreement Form*
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| Fireworks permits are required for public and private displays of fireworks for any occasion within the City of St. Marys. An approved permit may be requested by a fireworks retailer before items can be purchased. The application requires site information, dates of displays, rain dates for displays, admission fees and the posting of at least a $500.00 Bond with the City. The permits must be approved by the City Manager and the Fire Chief, so please apply for the permit well in advance of the anticipated display date. | |
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$10.00 Application Fee
$500.00 Bond. *Print Fireworks Permit Application*
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| JUNKYARD LICENSE | |
| A Junkyard License is required by the City of Saint Marys whenever anyone engages in the reclaiming, salvaging, or selling of scrap metal, vehicle parts, etc. Certain restrictions apply concerning the operation and location of junkyards and should be discussed with the Zoning Officers at City Hall. | |
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$50.00 - 15,000 square feet of property or less
$100.00 - 15,001 to 40,000 square feet of property $200.00 - over 40,000 square feet of property *Print Junk Yard License Form*
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| SANITARY SEWER PERMIT | |
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All properties that are accessible to and within 150' of the sanitary sewer line must connect to the sewer. A sewer tap permit must be obtained from the City Permit Office. All connections must be performed in accordance with established rules and regulations in the City ordinances. In addition to the connection, customers must also pay a tapping fee. The tapping fee pays a portion of the cost and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant. Each fee is set per equivalent dwelling unit. Each EDU amounts to 400 gallons of flow per day and is equal to one single family residence.
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$1,050.00 - tapping fee per EDU (plus costs) 1 - 3 EDU's
$500.00 tapping fee per EDU (plus costs) - 4+ EDU's $11,650.00 - maximum fee $25.00 - inspection fee *Print Sanitary Sewer Tap Form (legal size)*
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| SEPTIC PERMIT | |
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Septic systems are required on property where sanitary sewer is not available. The permitting process includes a soil probe and a perc test of the property to determine the type and size of the septic system. These tests can only be done during the warmer months of the year (April to October, weather permitting) so that accurate readings can be obtained. Testing schedules are to be set up with the Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO) during the week so that he can work closely with the applicant during this process. The City utilizes a third-party SEO for its onlot sewage facilities testing and permitting. Application forms are only available by visiting City Hall, and the fee must be paid before the permit can be issued.
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$450.00 - probe, perc tests, design. inspection and permit.
$200.00 - repair/modification permit that do not require soils testing or alterations to absoprtion area. $125.00 - investigate complaints and malfunctions. $75.00 - return per extra visit to a site not properly prepared by the applicant. $100.00 - re-issue expired permit. $50.00 per hour - miscellaneous work.
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| Subdivision Work:
$175.00 - preliminary site suitability testing for DEP Planning module. $20.00 - for each additional soil probe for above. $350.00 - complete site suitability testing for DEP Planning module $250.00 - replacement area testing for DEP Planning module $50.00 - review of pending DEP Planning module $75.00 - residual tract inspection of existing on-lot system for non-building waivers and DEP Planning Modules *View On Lot Sewage Disposal System / Perc-Testing Brochure
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| SIGN PERMIT | |
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Permits are required for many types of signage in the City of Saint Marys. Zoning Permit applications for signs are available in the Permit Office at City Hall and through the link below. The Zoning Ordinance is used as a guideline to determine if the sign meets regulations including size, location, and type of sign. Refer to Saint Marys City Code Book Chapter 27, Section 315 to review the regulations. The City of St. Marys also regulates the placement of signs in the Boulevard area on S Saint Marys Street. Placement of signs in this area is limited to non-profit or community organizations, and a permit application is required. The permit application can be downloaded through the link below called "Boulevard Sign Permit" and there is no fee for the application.
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$25.00 - Zoning Permit for Sign *Print Zoning Permit Form and Instructions* *Print Boulevard Sign Permit Form*
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| SOLICITING PERMIT | |
| A Soliciting Permit (which includes Transient Retail) is required when a person engages in the peddling, soliciting, or selling either by sample or otherwise of any type of goods, wares, or merchandise anywhere within the City of Saint Marys whether it be by telephone, door-to-door or by standing at local businesses asking for donations, etc on a temporary basis. | |
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$50.00 per week
No fee for non-profit organizations *Print Soliciting/Transient Merchant Permit Form*
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| STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT | |
| The adoption of the Elk County Stormwater Management Plan in 2010 required the City of St. Marys to revise its Stormwater Management Ordinance to regulate all construction of impervious surfaces. Luckily, the City was able to exempt most common Residential improvements from the Stormwater Engineering requirements, however, the improvements must still be documented. Most impervious surface improvements can be documented though the Small Project Stormwater Management Application, which is part of the Zoning Permit Application. Almost all impervious improvements require the issuance of a Zoning Permit before construction begins. The Non-residential aspect of Stormwater Management ia essentially the same as the prior Stormwater Management Ordinance, unless the development requires the issuance of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit (NPES). | |
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$0.00 - Small Project Stormwater Management Application (Included as part of the Zoning Permit Review). $50.00 - Stormwater Management Permit (less than 20,000 square feet). $100.00 - Stormwater Management Permit (more than 20,000 square feet). +$100.00 - Engineer/Legal fees incurred by City to review application and plans. *Print Stormwater Management Form*
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| STREET EXCAVATION PERMIT | |
| Whenever a road or street right-of-way is dug up by a resident, utility, or any other agency, a street excavation permit is required. City inspectors will inspect the repair work to the road for compliance to City ordinances. | |
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$11.00 per square foot - improved streets and berms $7.00 per square foot - unimproved streets and berms $50.00 - untravelled portion of the right-of-way $50.00 - curb breaks (plus $30.00 per foot refundable deposit) *Print Road/Street Excavation Form*
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| SUBDIVISIONS | |
| If you want to divide a larger parcel of land into one or more parcels, whether to sell or build on, subdivision approval is required by the City. A subdivision application, along with a layout of the property and other pertinent information, is to be submitted to the Permit Office for review by City Zoning Officers. From there it is reviewed by the City Planning Commission and then City Council. Depending on the nature of the subdivision, minor or major, approval could take a few months. Contact a City Zoning Officer who will guide you through the process. | |
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$25.00 per lot - minor and major subdivisions
$10.00 - Elk County review fee $250.00 - legal fees (if required) $10.00 - clerical fees (if required) *Print Minor Subdivision Form* *Print Major Subdivision Form*
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| NEW BUSINESS |
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A Permit is required when a new business starts up in an existing building or for a business operated out of the home, or changing the use of a building or a section of a building to a different one. The Zoning Permit must be applied for and issued prior to the business opening, and confirms that the use of the land and/or building is in compliance with the City's Zoning Ordinance. |
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FEES: $25.00 - Zoning Permit for Change in Use *Print Zoning Permit Form and Instructions*
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| ZONING PERMITS | |
| In the past, both building and zoning were incorporated in one permit. Since the State-wide building code (UCC 45) has been implemented, it was best that we separate the two permits. Some construction that takes place such as accessory structures less than 1,000 square feet may be exempted from the building code and building permits, but proper set back distances, height, use, and other zoning issues must still be complied with. Whether the construction that takes place requires a building permit or not, it may still require a zoning permit.
Zoning permit applications are available in the Permit Office at City Hall. One of three zoning officers will review the application for compliance with the applicable regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. Part of the application incorporates a site plan that shows the location of the proposed construction including the setback distances from each property line. The City Zoning Ordinance contains requirements for front, rear and side yard setback distances, lot size, height, use, and other matters. Normally, zoning permit applications are reviewed within three to five days and approved if everything is in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. |
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$25.00 Zoning Permit *Print Zoning Permit Form and Instructions*
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| MISCELLANEOUS |
| The City of Saint Marys requests the Saint Marys Water Authority to install fire hydrants locations which have adequate water pressure and volume, and pose a significant fire risk. Typically, these areas are around housing and other growing developments. The City accepts requests for fire hydrants from residents and refers them to the Fire Department and Water Authority. After review, the City will annually add several new hydrants, normally in the fall of the year. |
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The City has adopted a Property Maintenance Code, as well as various building and fire codes, which are designed to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents. The City does not intend to interfere with the use of your property. However, if you create a nuisance for neighbors by neglecting the proper maintenance of your property, the City may be forced to take action against you. Lots must be kept free of trash and debris which could harbor vermin. Broken window and floor boards and other structural or maintenance problems must be corrected within a reasonable amount of time. Yards must be kept mowed and ditch lines should be periodically trimmed. Abandoned vehicles should be removed at once. Sidewalks must be kept free of snow and ice. Naturally, a reasonable amount of time is necessary for the removal of snow, but if someone falls on your sidewalk due to improper maintenance or repair, you are legally responsible. Also, snow must not be put onto the roadway to melt nor is it permissible to plow snow across the roadway. These practices create serious hazards to motorists and are illegal. |
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Property owners are responsible for the repair, maintenance, and replacement of sidewalks located within rights-of-way abutting their property. The City has established minimum standards for existing sidewalks and specifications for new sidewalk construction. Through the sidewalk program, you can have your sidewalk replaced by the contractor hired by the City for a reduced rate. Contact a City Inspector for specific details.
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| STREET LIGHTS |
| The City provides street lights along numerous roads within the more urbanized portions of town and at intersections in the developing areas. The cost for these street lights is borne by all property owners through the real estate taxes. As neighborhoods develop and pedestrian and vehicular traffic increases, the City attempts to expand its street lighting system to those areas. Property owners may petition the City for installation of street lights. The petition will be considered in light of need, available finances, safety priorities, installation costs, and other relevant factors. The street lights are maintained by the electric utility company, but the City of St. Marys alerts them to the street light problems. If you see a malfunctioning street light, please contact City Hall at 781-1718, Ext. 227 or email: mpfeufer@stmaryspa.gov and report the problem, the nearest street intersection, and the nearest property address, so it can be corrected. |