New Brighton, PA · Beaver County

No notary required

Municipal Board of Appeals Application (Variance)

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning variance or pursue another listed appeal before the Municipal Board of Appeals.

What this form is

This application lets an applicant identify the property, select a type of appeal, cite ordinance provisions, and explain the grounds for the request. For a variance, it describes findings the Zoning Hearing Board considers and calls for a plot plan, a written narrative, and the municipal application fee. The applicant certifies the information and signs and dates the form.

Who needs it

Property owners or other applicants seeking a variance or another listed appeal before the Municipal Board of Appeals 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 is signed and dated without a notary; it also calls for a plot plan, a written narrative, and the municipal application fee.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Municipal Board of Appeals Application (Variance) PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter the property and applicant details, select the appeal type, cite ordinance provisions, and provide the requested certification and signature.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Items

    Include the plot plan, written narrative, and municipal application fee specified by the form.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit the completed application and accompanying items to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Municipal Board of Appeals Application (Variance)?
It is an application for a variance or another listed appeal. It asks for property and applicant details, the appeal type, ordinance provisions, and supporting information.
What must accompany a variance application?
The form calls for a plot plan showing existing and proposed site details, a written narrative explaining the appeal grounds and reasons, and the municipal application fee.
Do I need a notary for the Municipal Board of Appeals Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It calls for a plot plan, written narrative, and municipal application fee.
How do I submit the Municipal Board of Appeals Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Municipal Board of Appeals Application (Variance) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another New Brighton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.