Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
Commercial Zoning and Development Review Application
This application requests zoning and development review for commercial projects in Pittsburgh and is completed by the applicant or property owner.
What this form is
Pittsburgh uses this application for commercial projects, including specified multi-unit residential, mixed-use, sign, and other commercial uses. The form says it is no longer required when filing online through OneStopPGH, and directs applicants to use the zoning and development review checklist to confirm whether an application or stamped site plan is needed. It asks about the project, site, costs, work scope, and applicant authorization.
Who needs it
Applicants or property owners seeking zoning and development review for a covered commercial project may need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application, fee, and attachments at the OneStopPGH Counter or mail them to the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections at 200 Ross St, Suite 320, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2014. The form also offers online filing through OneStopPGH.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document mentions no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Commercial Zoning and Development Review Application PDF.
- 2
Check Whether It Is Needed
Use the zoning and development review checklist to determine whether an application and stamped site plan are needed.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the required project, site, work-scope, and applicant information, then sign and date the form.
- 4
Gather Attachments And Submit
Include the fee and attachments, then submit at the OneStopPGH Counter or mail to the department address on the form. Online filing is also available.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Zoning and Development Review Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant or owner’s signature and date, but does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Commercial Zoning and Development Review Application?
- Submit the application, fee, and attachments at the OneStopPGH Counter or mail them to the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections at the address listed on the form. Online filing is also available through OneStopPGH.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for site and project details, the proposed work scope, project costs, applicable building, parking, landscape, stormwater, and sign information, and applicant contact and signature details.
- Is the paper application required for online filing?
- No. The form states that it is no longer required if you file online through OneStopPGH.
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This Commercial Zoning and Development Review Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Pittsburgh form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.