Zoning & Building

Our Zoning & Building Department handles all permits and code enforcement within the Township. In accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code the governing body may enact, amend and repeal zoning ordinances to implement comprehensive plans and to accomplish any of the purposes thereof.

Visit one of the below for more information:

If you require assistance with housing or repairs, please visit our community services page for a list of resources.

Zoning Officer

The Zoning Officer shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors and shall meet qualifications established by the municipality and shall be able to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the municipality, a working knowledge of municipal zoning regulations. The Board of Supervisors may designate other Township staff persons to serve as Assistant Zoning Officer(s) who shall also meet the qualifications established by the municipality and shall be able to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the municipality, a working knowledge of municipal zoning.

Zoning Hearing Board

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and Division 83 of the Middle Smithfield Township Zoning Ordinance the Township Board of Supervisors has created a Zoning Hearing Board consisting of five members, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. For more information, visit our Zoning Hearing Board page. 

Important Documents

Permit Applications

  1. Banner Application (PDF)
  2. Banner Resolution and Indemnity Agreement (PDF)
  3. Building Permit Application (PDF)
  4. Change of Use to Short Term Rental (PDF)
  5. Commercial Resale and Occupancy Application (PDF)
  6. Commercial Sign Application (PDF)
  7. Driveway Permit Application (PDF)
  8. Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
  9. Fence Permit Application (PDF)
  10. Fence Permit Guidelines (PDF)
  11. Fireworks Display Application (PDF)
  12. Peddlers/Transient Merchant License Application (PDF)
  13. Plan Application and Retainer Fee Calculation Form 2025 (PDF)
  14. Political Sign Application (PDF)
  15. Reinspection Request (PDF)
  16. Residential Rental Application (Change of Tenant) (PDF)
  17. Residential Resale Application (PDF)
  18. Septic Permit Application & Fee Schedule (PDF)
  19. Short Term Rental Application (PDF)
  20. Special Event Permit Application (PDF)
  21. Special Event Sign Application (PDF)
  22. Yard Sale Application (PDF)
  23. Zoning Permit Application (PDF)

Other Important Documents

  1. Aerial Sketch Plan MST Overall 209 Sewer Map (PDF)
  2. Current Fee Schedule (PDF)
  3. Non-Residential Building Code Fee Schedule (PDF)
  4. Permitted uses in Zoning Districts (PDF)
  5. Plan Application and Retainer Fee Calculation (PDF)
  6. Public Hearing Application (PDF)
  7. Request for Action Form (PDF)
  8. Residential Building Code Fee Schedule (PDF)
  9. Septic Permit Application & Fee Schedule (PDF)
  10. Tax Registration Information (PDF)
  11. Zoning Map (PDF)