The Borough Code Enforcement Officer is Shannon Darker of ARRO Consulting. Permits are needed for numerous projects under the Uniform Construction Code. Questions may be directed to Shannon Darker ARRO Consulting at: (570)-366-9534. Shannon.Darker@arroconsulting.com

Additional Borough Code Enforcement Officer is Greg Kurtz of Advanced Code Consulting. Permits are needed for numerous projects under the Uniform Construction Code. Questions may be directed to Greg Kurtz at: (570)-436-1354. gkurtz@advancedcodeUSA.com

The intent of the Borough’s building codes and zoning laws is to protect public safety, health, and welfare. A permit application may be secured at the Borough Office.

You may download a Zoning Application and the Schedule of Fees below.

Borough Council has adopted the Uniform Construction and the International Property Maintenance Code. Building permits may be required before beginning renovations or new construction. To find out if a permit is needed please contact Shannon Darker of ARRO Consulting, Building Code Official, 570-366-9534. Shannon.Darker@arroconsulting.com. 

Or Greg Kurtz of Advanced Code Consultants, Building Code Official 570-436-1354. gkurtz@advancedcodeUSA.com

Permit and code files can be downloaded below

In order for our property owners to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program our Floodplain Management Ordinance had to be updated. The updated Floodplain Ordinance can be found below.

The Zoning Ordinance regulates land use in the Borough. Zoning Permits are required to install fences, swimming pools and many other projects. Zoning Permits may be obtained from Shannon Darker, Building Code Official, 570-366-9534. Shannon.Darker@arroconsulting.com

Or Greg Kurtz Building Code Official, of Advanced Code Consulting at 570-436-1354. gkurtz@advancedcodeUSA.com
A copy of the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map may be found below.

Subdivision and Land Development activities are regulated through the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). Along with the Zoning Ordinance the SALDO is designed to ensure that development that takes place is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan adopted by Borough Council in 2007.

The SALDO can be found below.