Folcroft Borough Council is set to consider an ordinance that would require sewer lateral inspections prior to the issuance of a use and occupancy permit when property ownership is transferred. The proposed measure would amend Chapter 480 of the borough code to establish inspection requirements, define key terms, outline reinspection procedures and set penalties for violations. Officials said the ordinance is intended to ensure compliance and address potential infrastructure issues during property transactions. Suburban Realtors Alliance staff have reviewed the proposed ordinance and plan to submit a letter to the borough. Council will hold a public hearing and consider the ordinance at its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m. at the Folcroft Borough Municipal Complex, 799 E. Ashland Ave.
Source: Daily Times; 3/17/2026
Note: Folcroft has required sewer lateral inspections as part of its use and occupancy process previously, but the borough never passed enabling legislation to do so. This proposed ordinance would codify the requirement, along with important aspects of the PA Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act.