Emsworth, PA · Allegheny County

No notary required

Zoning Permit Application

This application requests a zoning permit for proposed property work in Emsworth and is completed by the property owner or an authorized representative.

What this form is

Use this application to request a zoning permit for work at a property in Emsworth, including a fence, addition, pool, shed, deck, patio, or other project. It asks for owner and site details, zoning district, proposed work, lot measurements, and current and proposed property uses. Include a dimensional site plan showing property boundaries, proposed work, existing structures, setbacks, and impervious coverage.

Who needs it

Property owners or their duly authorized representatives applying for a zoning permit for work at an Emsworth property need to complete this application.

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; the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the applicant just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Emsworth Zoning Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete All Sections

    Fill in the owner, property, proposed work, lot layout, and use information; the form says incomplete applications are not considered complete.

  3. 3

    Gather The Site Plan

    Attach a dimensional site plan showing property boundaries, proposed work, existing structures, building setbacks, and impervious coverage.

  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

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Permit Application?
No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it, and 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.
What should I include with the application?
Include a dimensional site plan showing property boundaries, proposed work, existing structures, building setbacks, and impervious coverage. The zoning officer may request additional information.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for owner and site details, tax parcel ID, zoning district, proposed work, lot measurements, and current and proposed property uses.

Need something notarized?

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