Rochester, PA · Beaver County
Zoning Variance Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning variance from the Borough of Rochester and provide details about the property and requested variance.
What this form is
The application requests information about the applicant, property, current and proposed uses, and the variance sought and its reason. It states that the application must be complete and signed, the fee paid, and required attachments, including a site plan, submitted to the Code Enforcement Office before consideration. Applicants must attend the Zoning Hearing Board meeting.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a zoning variance for a property in Rochester must complete this application and provide the required attachments.
How to submit it
Submit the completed, signed application, required attachments including a site plan, and the full fee to the Code Enforcement Office. The form does not provide an address or other contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Variance Application for Rochester.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the requested variance and reason, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include required attachments, including a site plan; the Code Enforcement Office may require additional attachments or supplements.
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Submit To The Code Enforcement Office
Submit the complete, signed application and attachments with the full fee to the Code Enforcement Office.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Variance Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, but does not require a notary or identify a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Zoning Variance Application?
- Submit the completed and signed application, full fee, and required attachments, including a site plan, to the Code Enforcement Office.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property owner details, the property address and zoning information, current and proposed uses, the requested variance, and the reason for the request.
- What happens if I do not attend the hearing?
- The application states that failure to appear at the Zoning Hearing Board meeting will result in dismissal of the request; reapplying and paying the required fee will be necessary.