Permit Submissions 

To better serve the residents of Bethel Park , there are multiple ways to submit a permit with us.  You can follow the traditional route and drop Permits off to the Community Development Department, or you may submit all necessary information via email at [email protected].  If you have any questions regarding permit applications please call- 412-831-6800 (x131)

MUNICIPALITY OF BETHEL PARK

DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE
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Effective December 13, 2022

SUBDIVISION
Minor (no new lots created) $100.00
Major (new lot created) $400.00 for the first two lots, plus $50.00 for each

additional lot

Development Fee (due upon approval) $125.00 for first two lots, plus $25.00 for each additional

lot

Inspection Fee Minimum 1-3/4% of development cost
Legal Fees As billed by Municipal Solicitor for preparation of

Development Agreement

Monuments & Perimeter Survey Pins $1,000.00 per monument and $250.00 per pin-

Returned upon installation of monuments and pins

Traffic Control Signs Actual cost of sign and installation
Distribution and copying Recorded Plan $25.00 per reproducible sheet
ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
Sub Minor Land Development $300.00
Minor Land Development $500.00
Major Land Development $700.00
Conditional Use $700.00 plus costs of fees associated with public hearing
Rezoning Request $750.00 plus costs of fees associated with public hearing
Zoning Hearing Board Applications Single Family

Commercial and Others

$300.00

$500.00

Zoning Hearing Board Appeal Determination $400.00
Zoning Officer Validity Challenge $400.00
Certificate of Occupancy $50.00
Home Occupation Permit $50.00
Subdivision: Plan : Distribution Fee $25.00
Allegheny County Plan Review Fees Subject to Allegheny County Rate: Variable scale as issued by Allegheny County (fee to be made payable to

Allegheny County)

BUILDING INSPECTION/ENGINEERING
Small Project Stormwater Review $50.00
Stormwater Project Review $350.00
Artisan Permit $50.00
Zoning Certification $50.00
Building Permit & Signs under $1000.00 Value $50.00
Building Permit & Signs $1000.00 Value and Over $50.00 for the first $1,000.00 of estimated value, $10.00

for each additional $1,000.00 of value

Grading Permit $50.00: Not more than 50 cubic yards

$75.00: More than 50 yards, but no more than 1,000 cubic yards

$75.00: More than 1,000 cubic yards plus $25.00 for each additional 1,000 cubic yards or a portion thereof

Excavation Permit $50.00: Up to 50 linear feet in length

Over 50 feet; $50.00 plus $0.50 per foot over 50 linear feet

Disturbing Manholes or vaults (with Main lines): $50.00 Disturbing Manholes or vaults (Independent): $100.00

Street Crossing by boring: $75.00 Street Crossing by trenching $150.00

Street Opening Permit $75.00: Up to 50 linear feet in length

$75.00: More than 50 linear feet in length plus $1.00 per foot over 50 linear feet

$150.00: For street crossings

Encroachment Agreement Fee & Recording Fee $50.00 and Recording Fee
Sewer Tap-In Fee $2,500.00
Site Restoration Fee $1000.00 – Refunded upon restoration of site
Easement Vacation $150.00 plus costs of fees associated with public hearing
Street Vacation $150.00 plus costs of fees associated with public hearing
Fire Inspections $50.00 per inspection
Fire Code Appeals $400.00
Demolition Permit $50.00 Res. $100.00 Comm.
Re-inspection Fee (For initial failed inspection or unready

inspection)

$50.00 per inspection
Outdoor Activity Permit Charitable, religious or philanthropic purposes: Exempt

$40.00 per day: when no amusement rides are present

$70.00 per day: when amusement rides are present

Sandblasting $100 per day plus $10.00 per day after the first day
Commercial Spray Painting $50.00 per day plus $10.00
Open Burning Permit $25.00
Short-Term Rental Permit $50.00 (initial)
$25.00 (annual renewal)
MISCELLANEOUS
Transfer of Liquor License $350 plus costs of fees associated with public hearing
Zoning Ordinance $40.00
Subdivision Ordinance $15.00
Zoning Map $5.00
Long Range Plan (full set) $50.00
Long Range Plan (summary) $6.00
Large Street Map or Zoning Map $20.00
Written Certificate of Zoning $50.00
Research Fee $30.00 per hour with no charge if less than 15 minutes
Recording Fee (Allegheny County Fee) – Subject to

Allegheny County recording rate

$25 plus Allegheny County Current Fee Schedule
Administrative fee for returned checks $35.00
ESCROW
Site Restoration Fee $1000.00 – Refunded upon restoration of site
Major Subdivision (Prelim/Final) $1500.00
Major Land Development (Prelim/Final) $3000.00
Conditional Use (Res/Com/Ind) $3000.00
Zoning Amendment (Map/Text) $1000.00