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Business Development
Homestead Borough Procedures
Steps to Open A New Business
Review Approval Permits
Steps to Open a New Business
Review HARB Planning Commission
Approval ZHB Borough Council
Permits Building or Demolition Occupancy Business
License
Review Approval Permits
Historic and Architectural Review Board (HARB)
Who They Are
• 9 member appointed board
• Spans Historic District of West Homestead, Homestead, Munhall
What They Do
• Review façade and signage for Historical Appropriateness
• Recommend Council issue a Certificate of Appropriateness
How To Apply
• Applications in Borough Office
• Meet First Wednesdays at West Homestead Borough Building
Review Approval Permits
Zoning Districts
C-1• 7th Avenue Even• 8th Avenue
C-3• 6th Avenue• 7th Avenue Odd• 9th Avenue
WDD• Waterfront
Review Approval Permits
Types of Uses
• Permitted Use (P)– Allowed in this Zoning District
• Conditional Use (C)– Requires approval by Borough Council– Planning Commission review prior to Council
• Not Allowed (N)– Use Variance required from Zoning Hearing Board
Review Approval Permits
Table of Permitted Uses in Homestead Borough Code
Planning Commission
Who They Are
• 5 member appointed board
• Each Borough has their own Planning Commission
What They Do
• Review design plans
• Recommend Council approve Conditional Use Applications
How To Apply
• Applications in Borough Office
• Meet Fourth Wednesdays at Homestead Borough Building
Review Approval Permits
Zoning Hearing Board
Who They Are
• 3 member appointed board
• Each Borough has their own ZHB
What They Do
• Review Use Variances
• Recommend Council approve Use Variance
How To Apply
• Applications in Borough Office
• Meet on as needed basis
Review Approval Permits
Borough Council
Who They Are
• 7 member elected board
• Each Borough has their own Council
What They Do
• Approve Borough policies and expenditures
• Grant approval for development projects
How To Apply
• Notify Borough Manager
• Meet Second Thursdays at Homestead Borough Building
Review Approval Permits
Building Inspection and Code Enforcement
Who They Are
• Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer
• Each Borough has their own appointed BCO
What They Do
• Review plans for permits and code compliance• Borough Code• Intl Building
Code• Intl Fire Code
How To Apply
• Applications in Borough Office
• Appointments available during business hours upon request
Review Approval Permits
Permit ProcessBuilding or Demolition Permit
Occupancy Permit
Business & Mercantile License
Where to Apply
Borough Office Borough Office Borough Office
Who Receives Application
Building Code Official
Building Code Official
Tax Collector
Renewal Each Project Cycle New tenant or new owner
Annual in January
Cost $40 plus $12 per $1000 in project costs for Existing Commercial
$150 for Commercial Properties
$75 for Business Privilege License, $100 for Mercantile Fee
Review Approval Permits
Steps to Open a New Business
Review HARB Planning Commission
Approval ZHB Borough Council
Permits Building or Demolition Occupancy Business
License
