Requirements of zoning permits.
Zoning permits shall be secured from the Zoning Officer prior to the erection of or addition to any building, structure or portion thereof; prior to the change in use to a more intensive or restrictive use of a building or land; and prior to the change or extension of a nonconforming use. No permit shall be required for interior alterations with no change in use, but said construction or alteration shall nevertheless conform to the provisions of this chapter and all other Township ordinances. The Zoning Officer shall be notified of any such construction or alteration before work commences. Zoning permits shall be issued with a two-year life, provided that if work is not commenced within 90 days after issuance of the zoning permit, the permit shall automatically expire, and a new permit shall be required before such work commences. An applicant for a zoning permit must comply with all Township ordinances and state and federal laws. No zoning permit shall be issued until an applicant has complied, to the satisfaction of the Township, with all requirements set forth in this chapter and all other chapters and requirements of the Township Code of Ordinances.

Application for zoning permits.
Applications for permits shall be made, in writing, to the Zoning Officer on forms furnished by the Township. Such applications shall contain all information necessary for the Zoning Officer to ascertain whether the proposed erection, exterior and structural alterations, addition, use or change to a more intensive or restricted use complies with the provisions of this chapter. The Zoning Officer may require that the applicant employ a registered surveyor or engineer to establish and certify measurements, when it is deemed necessary to ensure compliance with provision of this chapter.

Issuance and display of zoning permits.

A. Zoning permits not requiring action of the Zoning Hearing Board or the Board of Supervisors shall be granted or refused within seven days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, after the written application has been filed with the Zoning Officer; otherwise, fees for the same shall be waived.
B. After issuance of the zoning permit and until construction or alteration is completed, said permit shall be displayed prominently on or attached to the building for which issued, so that said permit can be observed from the outside.