Shed & Garage Permits in Aldan Borough
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Everything you need to know about getting a permit for a shed, garage, or other accessory structure in Aldan Borough.
Permit Requirements
A construction permit is required from the Aldan Borough Building & Zoning Department before a shed or accessory building goes in
Application: "Application for Construction Permit", downloadable from the Borough's Building & Zoning page
Aldan enforces the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC)
Setbacks (confirmed by phone with the Borough office, Sept 8 2026)
At least 10 ft from the house
At least 3 ft from any property line
The office stated the building goes in the REAR of the yard
Side-yard placement — CONFIRM IN WRITING
The Borough office described rear-yard placement. If a customer wants the building alongside the house instead of behind it, get that approved in writing by the codes department BEFORE the order is finalized. Do not assume the 3 ft property-line figure carries over to a side yard.
How to Apply
Email the codes department at [email protected] for the permit packet
Include a plot plan showing the building size and its distance from the house and from every property line
Include the building drawings/specs (we supply these)
Watch For
Most of Aldan's residential streets are zoned R-2. Accessory structures generally have to respect the district's yard requirements.
Aldan Borough shares the 19018 ZIP with Clifton Heights. A "Clifton Heights, PA 19018" mailing address may actually be in Aldan Borough — confirm the municipality before contacting an office.
Starting work without a permit incurs double fees.
Electrical work requires a third-party inspection and separate trade fees.
Honestly? It's usually simpler than it looks
Before you hand this off to anyone, we'd encourage you to just call or stop by the Aldan Borough township office. The folks there handle shed and garage permits all the time — they'll give you the forms and walk you through filling them out. For a standard shed, most townships only need three things from you:
A certificate of insurance. Just ask and we'll email you a copy. It's easier to get than most people expect — see what one looks like.
A drawing / spec sheet of your building. We'll email you a copy of this too.
That's typically the whole list for a standard shed. Give it a shot yourself first — a lot of folks are pleasantly surprised at how quick it is. And if you get stuck or would just rather not deal with it, we're glad to help (see below).
We Deliver to Aldan Borough
White Pine Structures handles delivery and setup throughout Delaware County. We can also help you navigate the permit process — many of our customers in Aldan Borough have gone through this before and we know what to expect.
Disclaimer
This information is provided as a helpful reference and may not reflect the most current regulations. Always verify requirements directly with Aldan Borough's code enforcement or zoning office before starting your project. White Pine Structures is not responsible for permit application outcomes. Information last verified: September 2026.