OFFICE: (412) 766-7453
FAX: (412) 766-5930
Code & Zoning Officer:
Jeff Wissner X-2501
Asst Code Officer:
Teri Howells-Godkin X-2316
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Permits, Applications and Forms:
Commercial Plan Review Requirements:
Residential Plan Review Requirements:
Sample List of Fire Code Violations for Multifamily Dwellings:
Selling Your House:
Code Enforcement
The Bellevue Code Office is responsible for handling all
property (residential and commercial) matters, including:
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Code and ordinance inspections
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Permits
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Sign approval
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Other issues related to properties and maintenance
The International Property Maintenance Code governs the conditions and maintenance of property and buildings in the Borough. In addition, the International Building Code governs all new construction, additions, and renovations. The Borough has adopted the 2015 ICC codes per Ordinance 18-09. To access the International Code Council (ICC) web site - Click here
Please contact the Code Office before beginning any construction project.
Building/Zoning permits are required for, but not limited to:
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Enlarging a window or door size
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Pools, Garages, Sheds, Fences, Additions
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Adding electrical circuits or panels
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Demolitions
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Decks or Porches over 30 inches in height
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Sidewalks, Driveways, and curb cuts
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Commercial signs
Notable Borough Ordinances:
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Properties shall be maintained free from weeds and grass in excess of 6 inches.
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Permitted pickup and removal times of garbage and recyclable containers
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Unregistered or Un-Inspected vehicles cannot be stored on premises.
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Trees cannot hang lower than nine feet above sidewalks and driveways.
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Address numbers with a 4 inch minimum stroke must appear on all structures.
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Ord. 10-06 - Snow and ice must be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowfall.
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Broken, cracked, sunken, or missing sidewalk slabs must be repaired or replaced.
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Ord. 11-03 - Residential Rental Inspections and Census Information
