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Central Keystone COG Services
The CK-COG is an organization of municipalities pooling resources to more efficiently administer services for residents of these municipalities, thus providing services that would not otherwise be economically practical. CK-COG provides a wide range of services. Our most used services are listed below. To find out more click on the service needed. CK-COG also provides services for Rental Occupancy inspections, health and safety inspections for Personal Care Homes and more.
Please contact us if you need a service not listed below.
Zoning
Zoning approvals and flood plain ordinance compliance are required before a building permit is issued. Each municipality may have different zoning and flood plain regulations that need to be met.
Find out what the zoning regulations are and how to obtain a zoning permit in your municipality.
Building Permits
- Do you need a building permit for your project?
- How do you submit a building permit?
- What is the residential or commercial building permit process?
Inspections
The Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, known as Act 45, Section 403.64 requires mandated inspections for all construction for which a permit is issued.
Rental Permits
Rental permits and inspections are required by municipalities. Regulations and applications may vary depending on which municipality the rental property is located in.
Read more about the rental property licensing & inspections for your municipality.
Day Care Inspections
Day care inspections are required for both facility and in-home day cares. Regulations vary depending on the type of day care and the age of the children.
Find out more information about day care regulations and the inspection process.
Retail & Auto Dealership Occupancy Inspections
Retail & auto dealerships require inspections prior to being issued certificates of occupancy.
Click here for more details on how to obtain a Retail or Auto Dealership Certificate of Occupancy.
Areas We Serve
Steps Needed to Start Your Project
Click on the type of project you are planning to find out what steps need to be taken before starting your project.
If you don’t see your project, contact us for more help.
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