Wright Township Zoning and Building Permits

Zoning permits are issued under municipal ordinance. The code regulates setbacks, types of uses, height, parking requirements, designs, etc. The township is divided into different zoning districts. Each district has its own set of regulations.

Zoning Permit
Zoning Fees

Driveway Installer, Driveway & Road Cut Permits

Driveway Permit Application

Driveway Ordinance Policy for Licensed Driveway Installers

Driveway Installers Application

Pave Cut Permit Application

Building code is related to construction safety and standards. The township has adopted the PA UCC construction codes building standards.

Building Permit Application (UCC) R062024

Building/UCC Fees

Stormwater Management Permit Application

Other

Food Truck – Vendor Application

Multi Food Truck Request Application

Application For Use of Park Facilities

FIREWORKS PERMIT APPLICATION

Short Term Rental Registration

Residential Rental Registration

Conditional Use, Variances, Exceptions and Zoning Changes

A zoning permit must be applied for and denied prior to completing a conditional use or zoning hearing board hearing request.

Zoning Hearing Board Application

Conditional Use Application

RezoneApp-PettitionPDF

The township has prepared a guideline to the zoning and building permit process as well as guidelines for specific projects.

 

Guideline Documents:
Residential Addition (single family)
Patios & Carports (single family) Guide
Decks & Porches (single family) Guide
Residential Pool Guide
Commercial Plan Guide

 

Zoning and Building Inspection services are provided by:
Barry Isett & Assoc.
100 West Broad Street, Suite 200
Hazleton PA 18201-1064

Zoning Office is available by appointment.  Please call 570-474-9067 ext. 212.

Forms may be picked up and dropped off with Zoning Secretary in the Township Office.

Our permitting process typically takes from 7 to 14 days from date of application physically being in our possession.

Please ensure you have provided contact information on your application i.e. phone number and/or email address.

When your application is approved/denied through Barry Isett we will contact you for pick up. NOTE- Payment is expected upon pick up of approved permits, the office accepts exact change cash or check made payable to Wright Township ONLY!

** Work is NOT to commence prior to permit issuance**