Q. Are building/compliance permits required within the Borough?
A. Yes. Contact the Portage Borough Administration Office at 736-4330
Q. Are permits required for sidewalks, driveways or street excavation?
A. A permit is required for obstructing a public sidewalk for construction,
remodeling or other purpose for a fee of $5.00 per day. A street excavation
permit is required before any construction begins for a fee charged in accordance with the
PA Dept of Transportation schedule then in effect. A driveway permit is required at a fee
of $15.00 for single family dwellings and apartments with five or less.
Q. Does the Borough of Portage have recycle bins?
A. Recycling bins are provided for newspapers, glass, cans, magazines,
and plastics at the intersection of Caldwell and Main Street.
No residential trash should be placed in the bins.
Q. Is there a snow removal and parking schedule during the winter months?
A. It is illegal to park on the odd side of a street on Monday, Wednesday,
Friday and on the even side of a street on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m during snowplow operations.
This is effective during the months of November through March of each year.
Q. What is the criteria for a public nuisance?
A. The Public Nuisance Ordinance shall be defined as including, but not limited to, the
following activities when they adversely affect the health, safety, morals or general welfare of the Borough:
*It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation owning or having an interest in any
real estate to permit weeds and similar vegetation to grow or remain on the premises
owned by them within the Borough.
*The accumulation of or permitting the accumulation of trash, garbage, refuse or rubbish
on private or public property.
*The existence of a dangerous structure on public or private grounds which constitutes
a fire hazard, or endangers surrounding buildings or shelters rats or other vermin, or an
attraction to children playing thereabout, and a hazard to the safety which is unsafe for
human occupancy.
*The burning of any paper, rags, automobiles, machines or other waste materials, which
results in the omission of noxious odors that pollute the air.
* It is unlawful to permit junk, junk vehicles, junk yards, and auto dismantlers within the
Borough limits.
*No person shall keep or harbor any animal so as to create offensive odors,
noises or unsanitary conditions which are a menace to the health, comfort or safety of the public.
*Dogs must be on leashes within the Crichton McCormick Park.
Q. Does Portage Borough have a Curfew?
A. Minors under the age of 18 are not permitted to be or remain in or upon any of the streets,
parks, playgrounds, public buildings or vacant lots from 11:00 p.m. until 6:30 a.m. unless accompanied
by a parent, guardian or adult.
Q. What are the restrictions for a mobilehome?
A. No mobile home shall be erected on a single lot unless a building permit is obtained. The
minimum lot size shall be a minimum of 25 feet by 125 feet or 3,125 square feet. No mobile home shall
be constructed on a lot already occupied by another residence. A lot shall be defined as a tract or parcel
of land in a single deed. The mobile home shall be installed so that the setback is at least fifteen (15) feet
from an adjacent occupied structure. The hitch shall be removed or if it is a non-removable hitch then it
shall be covered by a decorative skirting around the base.