Documents, Forms & Permits

Unless a vehicle is stored completely within a garage, owners of vehicles without valid state inspection and registration decals must obtain a Repairable Vehicle Permit from the Township. If a permit is approved, the owner of the vehicle is permitted 30 days to make any necessary repairs and bring the vehicle into compliance with local and state regulations.

The 2018 Fee Schedule includes a comprehensive list of permit fees for building and plumbing permits, zoning petitions, and other miscellaneous fees charged by the Community Development Department.

Application for the installation of a tent or air supported structure.

The Statement of Certification form must be completed for all Real Estate transactions occurring in Springfield Township. The cost is $60.00 for residential properties and $120 for non-residential properties. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for the Township to complete all required inspections.

A complete guide to Spring and Summer 2020 programs and events.

If you have an alarm system at your residence or business, you must complete and submit an alarm registration form with the Springfield Township Police Department.

The Block Party Permit form replaces the practice of writing a letter to the Chief of Police requesting permission for a street closure for neighborhood block parties. The permit must be filled out by the person coordinating the block party, and must be signed by at least 75% of the households located on the street to be closed. The application should be returned to the office of the Chief of Police at least ten days prior to the scheduled block party.

In this community policing effort, participants in the SafeWatch program will play a crucial role in assisting officers to quickly determine if video footage is available near a crime scene.

If any part of the Township's highway system or right-of way will be occupied for construction activities, including setting a new or replacement utility pole, underground utility repair or installation, driveway or curb construction, a highway permit must be obtained. Construction equipment, materials or containers may not be stored in the street. Applications must be completed and returned to the Community Development department.

Serves as a guide to the Township in acquiring new open space, forging connections through existing open space via an enhanced trail network, and developing programs and policies to preserve and maintain active and passive open space in the Township. Prepared in 2005.

Identifies strategies for enhancing the Bethlehem Pike corridor in Flourtown and Erdenheim. Adopted as an amendment to the Township's Comprehensive Plan October 11, 2006.

An engineering study to determine the need for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Bethlehem Pike (SR 2018) and Gordon Lane and the subsequent impact of the installation of a traffic signal on the project intersection and the surrounding roadway network.

At the December 10, 2018 meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Springfield Township, the Board authorized the proposed cable television franchise agreement with Comcast Telecommunications to be made available on the Township's website. The term of the agreement is 12 years and sets forth the conditions by which Comcast may utilize the Township's rights of way to provide cable television service to the community. The Cable Communications Act of 1984 does not permit the Township to set or regulate fees charged by cable television providers. It is the intention of the Board of Commissioners to consider authorization of the renewal agreement at their January 9, 2019 business meeting. Questions about the proposed renewal agreement may be directed to the Assistant Township Manager.

An ordinance to amend the code of the Township of Springfield (the "code"), Chapter 63 (Pensions) to adjust the first month of the twelve month period used to calculate the annual post-retirement cost of living adjustment for the Township pension plans.