Trafford, PA · Allegheny County

No notary required

Application for Zoning Permit

This application requests a zoning permit from the Borough of Trafford for proposed work involving a building, land, fence, shed, dumpster, or retaining wall.

What this form is

Use this application to request a zoning permit for proposed work in Trafford. It asks for owner and site information, the proposed use, construction cost, and a description of the work. The form lists documentation requirements, including a site plan for proposed work and contractor insurance certificates filed with the application.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants proposing work listed on the form, such as a shed, fence, retaining wall, or dumpster on a public way, can use this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application does not require a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Application for Zoning Permit PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the owner and site information, proposed use, construction cost, and description of work.

  3. 3

    Gather Listed Documentation

    Include the site plan showing proposed work and contractor insurance certificates as specified on the form.

  4. 4

    Submit The Application

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Application for Zoning Permit?
No. The application has an applicant signature and date line but no notary block. The form lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the zoning permit application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says contractor insurance certificates must be filed with the application.
What information does the application ask for?
It requests owner and site information, proposed use, construction cost, and a complete description of the work.
What documentation does the form list?
The form lists a site plan showing proposed work and says contractor insurance certificates must be filed with the application. It also describes information the drawings must show.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Zoning Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Trafford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.