Fairview Township - Zoning and Permits

REMEMBER: If you are building, you need a permit.
This includes fences, decks, sheds, and swimming pools
Please feel free to check out our FAQ section

Codified Ordinances & Zoning Map for Fairview Township

The map is in Adobe Acrobat .PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, free at www.adobe.com, to view it.
This map is for reference use only and not considered an official map. Individuals may contact the Township for specific information and/or questions regarding this map.

Get the map -> Fairview Township 2008 Zoning Map (522 KB file)

Meeting & Cut-off Dates for the Planning Commission & Zoning Hearing Board 2011 (.pdf)
Planning Commission Workshop & Plan Resubmission Dates 2011 (.pdf)

Permitted Uses Chart (Table 300)
Permitted Uses Chart (Table 301)
Setback Requirement Chart (Table 302)

NOTE: You may want to use your mouse "right click" to download/save it for viewing offline.

Updated Fairview Ordinances are Online (as of 2/22/2010)
NOTE: Subdivision Land Development Ordinances can be found in Chapter 22. Zoning Ordinances can be found in Chapter 27.

Codes Enforcement and Permits

The Codes Enforcement Office, in its effort to assist the applicant in the permit review process, has developed a list of general guidelines (see below) for the plan submittal to the Township.

Commercial Construction Building Permit Guide 2009 (.pdf)
Residential Zoning Permit Guide 2009 (.pdf)
Residential Construction Building Permit Guide 2009 (.pdf)
Residential Electrical Permit Guide 2009 (.pdf)
Residential Deck Guide (.pdf)
Residential Swimming Pool Guide 2 (.pdf)
Building Permit Fees 2009 (.pdf)
Building/Zoning FAQ