Applicants are responsible that ALL applicable Sections Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, and Fire Codes are complied with for ANY and ALL structures which are constructed.  Click here for more information.

BUILDING PERMITS

Technicon Enterprises is Alsace Township’s Building Inspector. They can be reached at (610) 286-1622.

Meetings with Technicon are by appointment only. If your question can be answered via telephone please call the Township Office or Technicon.

On projects where a driveway, septic, plumbing, or well permit is required in addition to a building permit, no building permit will be issued until the other permits have been issued.

Fees for driveway, building, zoning, plumbing, or well permits can be paid by the applicant on the same check. However, separate checks are required for septic fees.

No permits will be issued until all fees have been paid in full.  All checks should be made payable to “ALSACE TOWNSHIP”.

SEWAGE – SEPTIC PERMITS

Technicon Enterprises serves as the Alsace Township Sewage Enforcement Officer. They conduct the testing and issue the sewage permits for septic tanks, cesspools, holding tanks, or sand mounds. You should also contact Technicon Enterprises regarding any suspected sewage / septic malfunctions. A sewage permit must be issued before any other permits can be obtained for any new construction. You can call Technicon Enterprises at 610-286-1622.

On- lot Sewage Disposal Systems are required to be pumped every three years, the “Record of Pumping Form” can be downloaded and printed from here.

Record of Pumping Form

SUBDIVISION

Any subdivision, re-subdivision or other replotting of property for any purpose requires the approval of both, the Township and the Berks County Planning Commission. The Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance is available at the township Municipal Building.

ZONING

The Township has an ordinance that deals specifically with zoning and land use issues. The ordinance defines zoning districts and regulates what can and cannot be done in a particular district. Zoning Ordinance Books and Maps are available at the Township Municipal Building or can be downloaded by clicking the links below.

Alsace Twp Zoning Ordinance with 2022 Amendments- FINAL

New Zoning Map 2022

SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT OF 2008

Ordinance for On-Lot Well Setbacks

2020-01 On-Lot Well Setback Amendment

 

All applicants are hereby notified that, they and/or their contractor(s) and their registered professional architect(s) and/or engineer(s) are ultimately responsible for assuring that ALL applicable Sections of the 2018 International Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, and Fire Codes are complied with for ANY and ALL structures which are constructed.