Fox Chapel, PA · Allegheny County
Zoning Certificate of Compliance Application
Buyers, proposed landowners, and building permit applicants use this application to request a Fox Chapel zoning certificate when ownership, occupancy, or use changes.
What this form is
Fox Chapel requires a zoning certificate when property ownership, occupancy, or use changes, and when someone applies for a building permit. The application asks for applicant and property details, current and proposed uses, occupancy plans, and information about any home occupation, business, or required license. The certificate must be issued before a real estate closing or building permit issuance.
Who needs it
Buyers, proposed landowners, and building permit applicants need this application when ownership, occupancy, or property use changes.
How to submit it
Return the completed application to the Borough; the zoning certificate must be issued before a real estate closing or building permit issuance.
About notarization
No notary is required; the applicant certifies the information under penalty of law and signs and prints their name.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Certificate of Compliance Application.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property details, current and proposed uses, occupancy plans, and any requested business or license information.
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Gather Requested Details
If you answered yes about a home occupation, business, or required license, provide details and a copy of the license.
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Return It To The Borough
Return the completed application to the Borough before the real estate closing or building permit issuance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zoning Certificate of Compliance Application?
- It requests a Fox Chapel zoning certificate and collects applicant, property, use, occupancy, and business or home occupation details.
- Who needs to complete this application?
- Buyers, proposed landowners, and building permit applicants complete it when property ownership, occupancy, or use changes.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Certificate of Compliance Application?
- No. The applicant certifies the information under penalty of law and signs and prints their name; no notary block appears on the application.
- How do I submit the Zoning Certificate of Compliance Application?
- Return the completed application to the Borough. The zoning certificate must be issued before a real estate closing or building permit issuance.
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