Shed & Garage Permits in Edgmont Township
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Everything you need to know about getting a permit for a shed, garage, or other accessory structure in Edgmont Township.
Edgmont Township, Delaware County, PA — a distinct jurisdiction from Newtown Township (different rules & forms). Note spelling: "Edgmont," NOT "Edgemont." ZIP 19073 (Newtown Square mailing) spans multiple townships, so always confirm the parcel is actually in Edgmont.
ZONING DISTRICT R-4 (verified Jul 2026):
Max impervious surface: 45% of lot
Max building coverage: 20% of lot
Accessory structures: side or rear yard ONLY, minimum 15 ft setback from ALL property lines
Height limit: 35 ft (no separate accessory structure height limit — same as primary)
PERMITS REQUIRED (by structure size):
300 sq ft or UNDER: Zoning Permit only (no building permit needed)
Over 300 sq ft: Building Permit + Zoning Review required
500-1,000 sq ft NEW impervious: additional Grading/Stormwater Management Permit (simplified method — NO engineered plans required)
Over 1,000 sq ft new impervious: full engineered stormwater (much more expensive)
BUILDING PERMIT SUBMISSION:
2 sets of construction plans + building permit application
Owner signature required (they do NOT accept contractor-only signatures)
If in an HOA: HOA approval letter required
If on-lot septic: show septic location on plot plan
Electronic submissions accepted and preferred
BUILDING PERMIT FEES:
$75 zoning review fee
$25 use & occupancy fee
$4.50 state fee
$0.25/sq ft building permit fee ($100 minimum)
Example: 720 sq ft = $75 + $25 + $4.50 + $180 = $284.50
PENALTY: fees DOUBLED if work starts before approved permit is issued
GRADING/STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT (if 500-1,000 sf new impervious, simplified method):
2 sets of plot plans + stormwater management facility details + permit application
Reimbursement agreement
Escrow deposit slip or W-9
Operation & Maintenance (O&M) agreement — recorded on the deed, runs with the property
Fees: $100 application + $375 returnable escrow (returned at project end) + $1,000 escrow for future stormwater facility inspections
Total stormwater cost: $1,475 ($375 comes back, net $1,100)
TOTAL ESTIMATED PERMIT COSTS (720 sq ft garage, simplified stormwater):
Building permit side: ~$284.50
Stormwater side: ~$1,475 ($375 returnable)
Grand total: ~$1,759.50 (net ~$1,384.50 after returnable escrow)
REVIEW TIMELINE: ~2 weeks typical
CONTACTS:
Permit questions & fee amounts: Susan Sharp, 610-459-1662 x204, [email protected]
Zoning officer / township manager: Ken Kynett
Inspections (building/mechanical/plumbing): Linn Architects — [email protected] or 610-566-7044 (Option 2)
Forms and online payment: edgmont.org
OWNER CAN SUBMIT: Yes — owner-submitted applications accepted.
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 Edgmont Township 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 Edgmont Township
White Pine Structures handles delivery and setup throughout Delaware County. We can also help you navigate the permit process — many of our customers in Edgmont Township 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 Edgmont Township's code enforcement or zoning office before starting your project. White Pine Structures is not responsible for permit application outcomes. Information last verified: July 2026.