Fleetwood, PA · Berks County
Zoning And Building Permit Application
This application packet covers zoning, building, and related trade permits for property owners or applicants seeking approval for construction, renovation, demolition, or other listed work.
- 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
Fleetwood applicants use this packet to request zoning or building permits and, when needed, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or driveway permits. The application asks for project, property, owner, and contractor details; supporting plans and approvals depend on the type of work. Applicants must also review and sign the Permit Terms and Conditions, and the packet includes a sworn workers’ compensation exemption section for certain contractors.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants planning zoning, residential or commercial building, trade, or driveway work covered by the packet should complete the relevant application sections.
Why it needs a notary
The workers’ compensation exemption section contains a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the contractor claiming an exemption signs the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Permit Packet
Get the zoning and building permit packet and review the checklist for the type of work planned.
- 2
Complete The Relevant Sections
Fill in the application details and prepare the plans, approvals, and other materials required for your project.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If claiming a workers’ compensation exemption, arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the exemption statement during the online notary session when instructed.
- 5
Submit The Packet
Send the completed application and supporting materials to the municipality as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fleetwood. 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
- Which part of the permit packet needs notarization?
- The workers’ compensation exemption section includes a statement that the contractor swears or affirms, followed by a subscribed-and-sworn jurat and notary signature area.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit application?
- The packet’s notary block appears in the workers’ compensation exemption section. The form does not mark the other application signatures as requiring notarization; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- How do I complete the notarized exemption section online?
- Complete the relevant exemption information, then sign the sworn statement during a video session with a commissioned online notary. Submit the completed permit packet and required supporting materials as directed.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Pennsylvania permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check with Fleetwood about accepting a remotely notarized exemption before submitting the permit packet.
Zoning And Building Permit Application in other Pennsylvania cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.