Avalon, PA · Allegheny County
Zoning Hearing Board Application
Property owners and other applicants use this application to request a Borough of Avalon Zoning Hearing Board review of a zoning matter.
What this form is
Use this application to request a zoning appeal, special exception, variance, validity challenge, curative amendment, or other board review. It asks for property and applicant details, the type and grounds of the request, and nearby property owners’ names and addresses. Include the required supporting materials, eight copies of all information, the application fee, and escrow deposit; incomplete applications will not be accepted as complete.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants seeking a Zoning Hearing Board decision on an appeal, special exception, variance, validity challenge, curative amendment, or other zoning request need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and eight copies of all required information to the Zoning Officer, with the $200 non-refundable application fee and $500 escrow deposit.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Hearing Board Application.
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Complete And Sign
Fill in the property, applicant, and request details, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the listed supporting information, including eight copies of all required information and owner authorization if the applicant is not the property owner.
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Submit To The Zoning Officer
Send the application and eight copies to the Zoning Officer with the $200 non-refundable application fee and $500 escrow deposit.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zoning Hearing Board Application for?
- It lets applicants request board review of zoning matters, including appeals, special exceptions, variances, validity challenges, curative amendments, or other requests.
- Who needs to complete this application?
- Property owners or other applicants requesting a Zoning Hearing Board decision complete the application and provide property, request, and applicant information.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
- Submit the completed application and eight copies of all required information to the Zoning Officer, with the $200 application fee and $500 escrow deposit.