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5 Things You'd Need a Permit for in Baldwin Township

Thinking about some home improvements?

Here are five things that you'd need a permit for in Baldwin-Whitehall's smallest municipality.

1. To add on: You'd need a permit to add a room, a garage or even a dormer to your building.

2. To go fencing: You'd need a permit to add or to replace a fence on your property.

3. For pool play: You'd need a permit to build an in-ground swimming pool or even an above-ground swimming pool that is 1 foot or deeper.

4. For parking: You'd need a permit to add a new parking pad or driveway to your property.

5. To deck the house: You'd need a permit to build a new porch or deck or to replace an existing porch or deck.

Here are some other things that you'd need a permit for in Baldwin Township as well as some things that you wouldn't need a permit for.

Click here for a list of applicable ordinances.

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