West Mifflin, PA · Allegheny County
Commercial Occupancy and Zoning Permits Application for New Tenants
This application requests temporary or final zoning approval for occupancy and use, plus a certificate of use and occupancy, for a new commercial tenant and the property owner.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The Borough uses this form to review a new tenant’s proposed business use and occupancy at a property, and to issue temporary or final zoning approval and a certificate of use and occupancy. The application asks for property, owner, tenant, occupancy, and use details; temporary approval also requires a requested duration and may require a cost estimate and performance security. For new construction, the form requests an as-built survey.
Who needs it
A commercial property owner or authorized agent and the new tenant or authorized agent complete affidavits when applying for temporary or final occupancy approval.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn owner and tenant affidavit blocks with sworn-to and subscribed-before-me language; the owner or authorized agent and tenant or authorized agent sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Commercial Occupancy/Zoning Permits application for new tenants.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property, owner, tenant, proposed use, and approval details. Complete the owner and tenant affidavit sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit signers.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner or authorized agent and tenant or authorized agent sign their affidavits during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Submit the completed application and any required supporting materials to the Borough of West Mifflin.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Mifflin. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the commercial occupancy application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. The owner or authorized agent and tenant or authorized agent must sign their affidavits during the video session.
- Do I need both the owner and tenant affidavits notarized?
- The form includes separate sworn affidavits for the owner and tenant. Each affidavit has its own notary block; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check that the Borough will accept the remotely notarized affidavits before completing the application.
- What should I submit with a temporary approval request?
- The form asks for the requested duration. It also lists a bona fide bid or cost estimate and performance security equal to 110% of the approved bid amount or cost to complete.