Blawnox, PA · Allegheny County

No notary required

Zoning Permit Application

Property owners use this application to request zoning approval for sheds, accessory garages, fences, retaining walls, or swimming pools.

What this form is

This application requests zoning approval for sheds, accessory garages, fences, retaining walls, and swimming pools. It must be completed in full and approved before a building permit can be issued or work can start; the application is not a permit until the zoning officer approves and returns it. Applicants provide project, property, owner, contact, cost, and structure details, including dimensions and distances from lot lines.

Who needs it

Property owners planning a shed, accessory garage, fence, retaining wall, or swimming pool should complete this application before starting the project.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the owner simply signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Blawnox Zoning Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide the project, property, owner, contact, cost, and structure information requested.

  3. 3

    Gather Project Materials

    Include a sketch plan and/or materials submitted with the application, as referenced on the form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What projects does the Blawnox Zoning Permit Application cover?
The application is for sheds, accessory garages, fences, retaining walls, and swimming pools. Pool projects also require an electrical permit.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Zoning Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
When must I get zoning approval?
The application must be completed in full and approved before a building permit can be issued or project work can start.

Need something notarized?

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