Sewickley Heights, PA · Allegheny County
Short-Form Zoning Permit Application
This application lets property owners and applicants provide project, property, contractor, and plan details to the Borough of Sewickley Heights for zoning permit review.
What this form is
Use this application to request a zoning permit for proposed work in Sewickley Heights. It asks for applicant and property details, project scope and timing, relevant plans and permits, and required meeting dates; the Borough fee is listed as $300, subject to waiver. The application is not deemed filed until it is complete, necessary documents are submitted, and other requirements are completed as determined by the Zoning Officer.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a zoning permit for proposed work in Sewickley Heights should complete this application and provide applicable plans and documents.
How to submit it
The form lists a $300 Borough fee, subject to waiver, and requests an initial escrow check payable to the Borough. 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 applicant signs and dates it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Short-Form Zoning Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant, property, project, and meeting information, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Applicable Materials
Include applicable plans and documents, two paper sets and one electronic copy, and a landowner affidavit if the applicant is not the landowner.
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Submit To The Borough
Submit the completed application and materials to the Borough; the form lists a $300 fee, subject to waiver, and an initial escrow deposit.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Short-Form Zoning Permit Application for?
- It collects property, applicant, project, and plan information for a zoning permit request in Sewickley Heights. The application also lists other permits and plans that may apply.
- Who should complete this zoning permit application?
- The applicant or landowner seeking a zoning permit should complete the application. If the applicant is not the landowner, the form requires an attached landowner affidavit authorizing the applicant and approving the application.
- Do I need a notary for the Short-Form Zoning Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If the applicant is not the landowner, the form requires a landowner affidavit, but it does not specify that the affidavit must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Short-Form Zoning Permit Application?
- The form says to submit two paper sets and one electronic copy of applicable materials, and requests an initial escrow check payable to the Borough. It does not give a submission address or portal.
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This Short-Form Zoning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Sewickley Heights form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.