Homestead, PA · Allegheny County
UCC Appeals Board Application
Homestead Borough property owners or authorized agents use this application to request an interpretation or variance from the UCC Appeals Board after a Building Code Official denial.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to ask the Homestead Borough UCC Appeals Board to review an appeal denied by the Borough Building Code Official, either for a code interpretation or a variance. Describe the property, appeal grounds, requested variance or interpretation, and any claimed hardship, then complete the Statement of Truth. The Borough requires seven collated sets with pertinent supporting information and the application fee; incomplete applications may be denied and returned.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking an interpretation or variance after the Homestead Borough Building Code Official has denied an appeal needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a Statement of Truth jurat; the applicant, as owner or authorized agent, signs and swears to the statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Homestead Borough UCC Appeals Board Application and review its filing directions.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide property and applicant information, describe the appeal and its grounds, and include required supporting information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the Statement of Truth jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online notarial session and sign the Statement of Truth as the owner or authorized agent.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Submit seven collated sets, supporting information, and the application fee to the Code Enforcement Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Homestead. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the UCC Appeals Board application?
- Complete the application and include the required supporting information. The form calls for seven collated sets and a $1,300 application fee, submitted to the Code Enforcement Department.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The Statement of Truth says it must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary. The applicant signs as the property owner or authorized agent.
- Can I sign the Statement of Truth with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check with the Borough before using remote notarization for this application; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- What supporting information should I include?
- The directions list pertinent information such as a survey, site plan, drawings, and photographs. If you need more space, attach a separate sheet to each copy and identify the question it answers.