Building & Zoning Questions

Does Marlborough Township Require a Certificate of Occupancy for a resale of a residential property? 

No, this is not required for resale.  However, if there is public sewer than you must contact Green Lane Marlborough Joint Authority to arrange and inspection.

Do you need a permit for a new roof?  

No, you do not need a permit for the replacement of shingles. 

Can I review property Plot Plans, Property History and Parcel Files records?

Most information can be found on the Montgomery County website.  Other township records are public information and will be made available to you for inspection after the requester fills out a Right to Know Request Form; (How to file; RTK Law; Marlborough Twp RTK policy).  The Township maintains “Property Files’ (TMP) for each property in the township. These files may include (or may not):

• Plot Plans

• Construction drawing for buildings, additions and/or alterations

• Records of past citation and prosecutions

• General correspondence

• Permits, approvals and other miscellaneous information that Marlborough Township has received from other governmental agencies (septic permits, DEP citations, earth disturbance approvals, etc.)

Some files are very thick – some are virtually empty. The amount of information is available is dependent upon the amount of interaction the township has had with the property. And not all information is available to the public. 

Plot plans and other important information can be found on Montgomery County Website – Property Records

If you wish to review a particular property file, please complete a right-to-know from and submit it to the township. A right-to-know request to Review Records form can be obtained at the township building or from the website by clicking here.

Do I need a permit for a sheds or pole barn? 

Yes, at the very minimum you will need a Zoning Permit with a detailed plot of your property.  Maximum size for an accessory structure is allowed in 750 square feet and 20 foot in height.  Anything larger you would need to request a special exception from the Zoning Hearing Board. Click here to see the Accessory Building Application Form

What is the set back of my property?  

Click here to see a chart that list set backs for each district.  When in doubt call the Township Office for assistance.

Can I have horses on my property?  

Depends on the size and location of the property.  Click here to see a brief description of horses and other live stock that is allowed. 

Do I need a fence permit?  

Zoning Permits are required any new fence installation. To apply for a fence permit, you must submit a completed zoning permit application, along with the application fee and a plot plan. Click here to see the Fence Permit application form.

What is required for a plot plan? 

To see what should be included on a plot plan click here.