The Township's Building Inspector & Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for issuing building permits, site inspections, ordinance violations, and also enforces the State Dog Law.  The Building Inspector & Code Enforcement Officer also helps residents who wish to subdivide or develop property.  The Building Inspector is certified to inspect one and two family dwellings, a third party Plan Examiner and Inspector is employed for large scale commercial and multiple family developments.  The Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer also inspects salvage yards and also issues mechanical device stickers to local establishments.  The Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer is appointed by the West Deer Township Board of Supervisors and serves as the Board's agent in zoning matters.

Building Permits:

In order to set standards and uniform quality, the Township has adopted the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code or the UCC.  Building permits are required for all new structures, single family homes, garages, sheds, fences, and swimming pools.  These are a few of the specific activities which require a building permit.  The building permit must be accompanied with a plot plan and a set of construction drawings.   

Dogs & License:

State Law prohibits dogs running at large throughout the Township. The owners of all dogs must keep them either on a leash or in a pen or similar enclosure. Violations of this law may subject the dog owner to a fine of up to $300.

All dogs in Allegheny County must be licensed. Licenses, either annual or lifetime, must be obtained through the County Treasurer's Office in the County Building in downtown Pittsburgh. The Township cannot issue the license although applications for the County license are available at the Township.

Burning:

Allegheny County prohibits outdoor burning, other than small recreational wood fires.  Burning permit applications may be obtained at the Township Building and submitted to Allegheny County Health Department/Air Quality Division, for approval.  For more information, call (412) 578-8115.

Property Maintenance:

Although West Deer Township does not have an ordinance on grass cutting, Allegheny County may require property owners to keep their grass and weeds at a maximum of 10 inches high.  Building materials must be stored neatly and structures kept in sound conditions.  Vehicles without current inspection and license plates may not be stored outside on private or public property.