Ambler Borough Council adopted Ordinance 1135 at a public hearing on Sept. 5, implementing a use and occupancy inspection and permit for residential property transactions. The borough council said its concern was the health, safety and welfare of residents, and it decided to keep the inspection list relatively simple. There is no charge for the use and occupancy certificate. The new requirements take effect on Nov. 6, 2023, except for the sewer lateral inspection, which becomes effective on Sept. 1, 2024. The borough said the delayed start for the sewer inspection will give it time to explore Act 44 to possibly provide assistance for property owners to perform the inspection. “The borough understands all real estate transactions are not the same and will work with all in order to make this a smooth process,” according to an announcement posted on the borough website.
Source: Ambler Borough; 9/11/2023