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business with Norristown could never be easier. Whatever you propose to
do, whether it is starting a business, building a garage or any new
construction, the following steps will guide you through this quick and
effortless process.<br />
															<a target="_new" href="http://www.norristown.org/Images/government/USE_Form_05.pdf">Click here</a> to download Use Registration form or call the number listed below.<br />
															 
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																	<td valign="top" align="left">Obtain a blank Use Registration form from the Planning Department. They can be reached at 610-270-0450.</td>
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																	<td valign="top">Fill and return the form to the Planning Department.</td>
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																	<td width="15" valign="top" align="right">3.</td>
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																	<td valign="top">The Planning Department will respond by law within thirty (30) days.</td>
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response from the Planning Department will state exactly what your next
steps will be. For your convenience, a sample step-by-step outline
appears below:<br />
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														<p>To start a new business, build garages or any other activity in which an appeal to the Zoning Hearing Board <strong>is not</strong> required:<br />
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																		<td valign="top" align="left">Obtain a blank Use Registration form from the Planning Department. They can be reached at 610-270-0450.</td>
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																		<td valign="top"> Fill and return the form to the Planning Department</td>
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																		<td width="15" valign="top" align="right">3.</td>
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																		<td valign="top">Contact the Code Enforcement Department at 610-270-0442 for any permits or inspections needed.</td>
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																		<td width="15" valign="top" align="right">4.</td>
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																		<td valign="top">For businesses only, contact Berkheimer and Associates, at the following website:</td>
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																		<td valign="top"><a target="_parent" href="http://www.hab-inc.com/company/forms.htm">http://www.hab-inc.com/company/forms.htm</a>, to obtain licenses</td>
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														</p><p>To open a new business, erect sheds,or any other activity in which an appeal to the Zoning Hearing Board <strong>is </strong>required:<br />
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																<td valign="top" align="left">Obtain a blank Use Registration form from the Planning Department. They can be reached at 610-270-0450.</td>
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																<td valign="top">Fill and return the form to the Planning Department.  The response will include an application to the Zoning Hearing Board.</td>
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																<td width="15" valign="top" align="right">3.</td>
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																<td valign="top">Complete the included Zoning Hearing Board Application and return it with the nonrefundable fee to the Planning Department.</td>
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																<td valign="top">Make it a point to appear before the Zoning Hearing Board on the scheduled date.</td>
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														<p>For any new construction, please contact the Planning Department at 610-270-0450.<br />
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														No positions available at this time.  New positions and/or civil service testing will be reported when  made available.</td>
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														<a href="http://www.norristown.org/Pages/building.html">Click Here</a> to access the Building &amp; Code Enforcement Department Page.</td>
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														<a target="_parent" href="http://www.norristown.org/Pages/planning.html">Click Here</a>  to link to Planning &amp; Municipal Development  Department.</td></tr></table></td></tr>
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