Sewickley, PA · Allegheny County
Zoning Variance Application
Property owners, tenants, or agents use this application to request a zoning variance or appeal to Sewickley Borough’s Zoning Hearing Board.
What this form is
Use this application to request a zoning variance or appeal to the Sewickley Borough Zoning Hearing Board. It asks for applicant and property-owner details, property and project information, grounds for the request, and nearby property owners’ names and addresses. Attach the required plans and other documents; the application must include a $550 check payable to the Borough of Sewickley, and other listed costs may apply.
Who needs it
A property owner, tenant, or agent seeking a zoning variance or appeal from the Sewickley Borough Zoning Hearing Board needs this application.
How to submit it
Apply to the Sewickley Borough Zoning Hearing Board and include a $550 check payable to the Borough of Sewickley. The form also requires property plans and other documents relevant to the request.
About notarization
The application is signed and dated without a notary; if a tenant or agent files a variance request, the landowner’s permission must be a notarized letter or power of attorney.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant and property details, describe the proposed request, and sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach the required property plan and related documents. Include five copies of drawings or documents larger than 11 by 17 inches.
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Submit To The Board
Apply to the Sewickley Borough Zoning Hearing Board with a $550 check payable to the Borough of Sewickley.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Sewickley Zoning Variance Application for?
- It lets an applicant request a zoning variance or appeal to the Sewickley Borough Zoning Hearing Board and provide information about the applicant, property, and request.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Variance Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. For a tenant or agent filing a variance request, landowner permission must be a notarized letter or power of attorney.
- How do I submit the Zoning Variance Application?
- Apply to the Sewickley Borough Zoning Hearing Board. Include a $550 check payable to the Borough of Sewickley, property plans, and other documents required for the request.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Attach a property plan showing the lot and improvements, plus other information required by the Zoning Hearing Board. Include five copies of drawings or documents larger than 11 by 17 inches.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Sewickley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.