Jefferson Hills, PA · Allegheny County
Zoning Permit Application Packet
This packet lets Jefferson Hills property owners or authorized applicants request zoning approval for construction, alterations, or changes to a property's use.
What this form is
Jefferson Hills requires a zoning permit when residents construct, alter, or change a property's use; additions, expansions, and new structures also require one. The packet asks for property and applicant details, work type, project description, estimated cost, size, and height, plus a detailed site plan and supporting documents. Complete every section and include the required materials for the application to be reviewed.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants planning construction, alterations, additions, expansions, or a change in property use in Jefferson Hills need this application.
How to submit it
For electronic submission, email the completed application as a PDF to the Borough of Jefferson Hills Building and Code Department at [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, and a homeowner completing the self-verification form also signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Packet
Download the Zoning Permit Application Packet PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the site information, select the type of work, describe the project, and provide the requested cost, square footage, and height.
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Gather Required Documents
Include a detailed site plan or survey and the required insurance certificate or homeowner self-verification form.
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Submit The Application
For electronic submission, email the completed application as a PDF to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Who should file the Jefferson Hills zoning permit application?
- Property owners or people authorized to apply for them should use the packet when constructing, altering, or changing the use of a property in Jefferson Hills.
- How do I submit the zoning permit application?
- For electronic submission, send the completed application as a PDF to the Borough of Jefferson Hills Building and Code Department at [email protected].
- What supporting documents does the application require?
- The packet calls for a detailed site plan or survey and a certificate of workers' compensation insurance from the contractor, or a self-verification form if the homeowner is doing the work.
- Do I need a notary for the zoning permit application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary; a homeowner completing the self-verification form also signs and dates that form.