Frequently Asked Questions

What services do you provide for residents?

  • Emergency Services
  • Parks
  • Taxes
  • Zoning

What should a complete zoning certificate include?

  • Zoning Certificate Application
  • Plot Drawing indicating all information needed to evaluate the application.
  • Worker’s Compensation Insurance certificate or Exemption Affidavit.

How long will it take for my zoning certificate to process?

For various reasons, processing permit applications may take several days.  Please allow at least 10 business days for initial permit processing.

What happens when I have a zoning violation?

“Any person, partnership, or corporation who or which has violated or permitted the violation of the provision of this Zoning Ordinance or prior enabling laws shall, upon being found liable therefore in a civil enforcement proceeding commenced by the Borough, pay judgment of not more than $500 plus all court costs, including reasonable attorney fees incurred by the Borough as a result thereof.  No judgment shall commence or be imposed, levied or payable until the date of determination of a violation by the District Justice.  If the defendant neither pays nor timely appeals the judgment, the Borough may enforce the judgment pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure.  Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation, unless the District Magistrate determining that there has been a violation further determines that there was a good faith basis for the person, partnership, or corporation violating this Zoning Ordinance to have been only one such violation until the fifth day following the date of determination of a violation by the District Justice and thereafter each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.  All judgments, costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees collected for the violation of this Zoning Ordinance shall be paid over to the Borough.”

Who do I contact when I am experiencing water quality problems?

If you are experiencing water quality problems, you can contact the North East Borough Office, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 pm or you can contact the Water Department Superintendent, at 814-725-4198.  After hours emergencies should be reported to (814) 898-3333 and clearly state your name, address and location of the water emergency.

Who do I contact if I am experiencing sewer problems?

If you are experiencing sewer problems, you can contact the North East Borough Office, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 pm or you can contact the Wastewater  Department Superintendent, Julio Pazmino, at 814-725-4294.  After hours emergencies should be reported to (814) 898-3333 and clearly state your name, address and location of the water emergency.

Is there a service fee if I pay my property taxes with a debit/credit card or electronic check?

Yes – A non-refundable service fee of $2.50 or 2.95%, whichever is greater, will be assessed for card payments.  A fee of $2.00 will be assessed to payments made from checking or savings accounts.  VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards accepted.

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