East Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
Zoning Hearing Board Application
Property owners and other applicants use this application to request a zoning hearing for an appeal, variance, special exception, or other listed matter.
What this form is
The application asks for applicant and property details, the zoning ordinance sections involved, the type of request, and its description and justification. It also requests adjoining property owners’ names and addresses and identifies supporting materials, including a survey or sketch. The guidelines say to submit the completed, signed application and required fee to the Zoning Officer 25 days before the hearing board meeting.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking a zoning appeal, variance, special exception, validity challenge, or other listed hearing matter needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the signed application, required fee of $450, and six copies of the additional information to the Zoning Officer 25 days before the hearing board meeting.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant 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
Enter the applicant and property information, describe and justify the request, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Gather the required additional information, including a survey or sketch and adjoining property owners’ names and addresses; prepare six copies.
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Submit To The Zoning Officer
Submit the application, required $450 fee, and six copies to the Zoning Officer 25 days before the hearing board meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block. The document does not identify any attachment that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
- Submit the signed application, $450 fee, and six copies of additional information to the Zoning Officer 25 days before the hearing board meeting.
- What information and materials does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the requested zoning relief and its justification, adjoining owners’ names and addresses, and supporting materials such as a survey or sketch.