Brackenridge, PA · Allegheny County
Zoning Permit Application for Accessory Structures
Property owners or their contacts use this application to seek zoning approval for a shed, small accessory garage, fence, or retaining wall.
What this form is
This application is for sheds, accessory garages under 1,000 square feet, fences, and retaining walls. It must be completed in full and approved before a building permit can be issued or the project can start. The form asks for project and owner details, construction cost, structure dimensions and height, and distances from property lines and other structures; a survey and drawings must accompany it.
Who needs it
Property owners planning a shed, accessory garage under 1,000 square feet, fence, or retaining wall need this application approved 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
No notary is required; the application calls for a survey and drawings, with no sworn or notarized attachment identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the zoning permit application for accessory structures.
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Complete the Application
Fill it out in full with the project, owner, construction cost, structure, and property-line information requested.
- 3
Gather the Attachments
Include a copy of your survey and drawings, as required by the form.
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Submit the Application
Submit the completed application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What projects does this zoning permit application cover?
- It covers sheds, accessory garages under 1,000 square feet, fences, and retaining walls.
- What must I include with the application?
- The form says to include a copy of your survey and drawings. It warns that the permit will be denied if these are not turned in with the application.
- Do I need a notary for the zoning permit application?
- No. The application has no notary block and identifies no sworn or notarized attachment; it calls for a survey and drawings.
- 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.