BUILDING INSPECTOR:
Hours: Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m. OR by appointment. Please contact the Township Building to schedule a meeting (412) 341-9597.

Building permits are required for any type of construction in Baldwin Township. This includes new dwellings, additions, porches, decks, sheds, outbuildings, garages, swimming pools, fences, signs, etc. If you are contemplating any new project and are not sure of the requirements or if it requires a building permit, please contact the Township Office or the Building Inspector.

YOU DO NOT NEED A BUILDING PERMIT TO:

• Reshingle or patch a roof
• Replace siding with new siding
• Repave driveway (no change in size)
• Replace windows (no change In size)
• Replace entry door (no change in size)
• Landscape your yard (no more than 25 cubic yards of dirt)
• Make minor interior repairs (i.e., kitchen or family room)
• Replace a furnace or water heater
• Install a dish antenna under 12 inches
• Plant trees (not permitted on a sewer right of way)

• Add a room, dormer, second floor or a garage
• Build a new porch or deck or replace an existing porch or deck
• Change the size of a concrete or asphalt driveway or parking pad
• Add a new parking pad or driveway
• Add or replace a fence
• Build an in-ground swimming pool
• Build an above-ground swimming pool, 1 ft. or deeper
• Build or replace a shed or lawn building, maximum 100 sq. ft.
• Make any structural alterations to your home
• Excavate or add till to your property

Major plumbing requires a permit from the Allegheny County Plumbing Department.

Electrical work requires an inspection from an independent electrical inspection agency.

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Here are a few of the zoning and property regulations developed over the years to keep our community safe and attractive.

SNOW
It shall be unlawful for anyone to place, cast or throw snow on any of the streets of the Township.

GARBAGE REGULATIONS
It shall be unlawful to place garbage at the curb before 6:00 p.m. the day before the normal pickup. Normal pickup day is Friday, commencing at 6:00 a.m. In addition, garbage stored at length outdoors must be in containers with lids, not just bags.

PETS
It shall be unlawful for the owner/owners of dogs to allow them to run at large within Baldwin Township. In addition, ALL pets must be kept on a leash or properly restrained. Dogs are also not permitted in Township parks.

OVERNIGHT PARKING
It shall be unlawful for anyone to park their car on the streets of the Township between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., except for an emergency and after obtaining permission from the Police Department.

LITTERING
It shall be unlawful for anyone to deposit junk, garbage, rubbish and refuse on the streets, private premises, public places, vacant grounds or streams within Baldwin Township.

BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
Every building must have the address numbers properly displayed to aid emergancy services in finding correct locations.

LAWNS
Grass and weeds cannot exceed 8 inches in height.

The Code of Ordinances (as a pdf document).

Please contact the Township if you have any questions or issues concerning any ordinances or regulations.