How do I submit the zoning permit application?

Drop off three signed application copies, three copies of all required supporting documents, and a $50 check payable to Ben Avon Heights to the Borough Secretary at 12 Lynton Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15202.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for the property address and owner details, the type and description of the proposed work, and building, structure, and lot coverage information.

What plan must I attach?

Attach a plan showing the lot boundaries and dimensions, existing structures, proposed additions, distances to property lines, yards, and open spaces. The Zoning Officer may request other information.

Ben Avon Heights, PA · Allegheny County

No notary required

Application for Zoning Permit

Property owners or their agents use this application to request a zoning permit for proposed construction, alterations, or other improvements in Ben Avon Heights.

What this form is

This application requests zoning approval for proposed work or improvements, including new buildings, additions, alterations, demolition, grading, and changes of use. It asks for property and owner details, a description of the work, and building and lot coverage information. Applicants must attach a site plan and supporting documents; the form directs applicants to submit three signed copies and a $50 check.

Who needs it

Property owners or their agents proposing work or improvements in Ben Avon Heights should complete this application and provide the required supporting documents.

How to submit it

Submit three signed copies of the application and three copies of all required supporting documents, with a $50 check payable to Ben Avon Heights. Drop them off to the Borough Secretary at 12 Lynton Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15202.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions penalties for unsworn falsifications but requires no notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Application for Zoning Permit.
2
Complete The Application
Print or type the property, owner, proposed work, and building and lot coverage information; sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include three copies of all required supporting documents, including a plan showing the location and details of the proposed work.
4
Submit To The Borough
Drop off three signed application copies, three supporting-document copies, and a $50 check payable to Ben Avon Heights to the Borough Secretary.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the zoning permit application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It mentions penalties for unsworn falsifications but does not require a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the zoning permit application?: Drop off three signed application copies, three copies of all required supporting documents, and a $50 check payable to Ben Avon Heights to the Borough Secretary at 12 Lynton Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15202.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for the property address and owner details, the type and description of the proposed work, and building, structure, and lot coverage information.
What plan must I attach?: Attach a plan showing the lot boundaries and dimensions, existing structures, proposed additions, distances to property lines, yards, and open spaces. The Zoning Officer may request other information.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Zoning Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ben Avon Heights form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.