Code Enforcement/Zoning

Ebensburg Borough has adopted and strictly enforces the state wide building code. The state wide building code applies to all construction and renovation. All work performed must be in accordance with state regulations. To assure such compliance, a building permit is required for nearly all construction-related work.

Ebensburg's building codes are enforced by the Cambria/Somerset Council of Governments (COG). The COG enforces building codes in several other municipalities as well. The Codes Enforcement Officer is employed by COG. The telephone number for the COG office is (814) 266-3070.

All questions regarding building permits, including whether or not a building permit is necessary for a particular job, should be directed to the Codes Enforcement Officer.

Applications for building permits are available at the Ebensburg Municipal Building, and are also available electronically on this Web Site. The application can be printed and mailed or dropped off at the Municipal Building. The Codes Enforcement Officer visits the Municipal Building several times each week.

The Codes Enforcement Officer also enforces a property maintenance code. The code requires all property be in a satisfactory state of repair and free of debris.

All uses and occupancies of properties in Ebensburg Borough must comply with the Ebensburg Zoning Ordinance. The Codes Officer is available to interpret zoning-related questions.