Kutztown, PA · Berks County

No notary required

Application for Zoning Permit

Kutztown property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to request zoning review for proposed buildings, structures, signs, fences, or changes in use.

What this form is

This application requests Borough of Kutztown zoning review for proposed work or changes in property use. It asks for the property location, existing and proposed uses, work details, estimated cost, and owner, applicant, and contractor information. Submit it with two sets of plans and specifications, including a plot plan; sign and return the plot plan affidavit with the drawing.

Who needs it

Property owners, applicants, or contractors proposing zoning-related work or a change in property use in Kutztown should complete this application.

How to submit it

The form names the Community Development Office at 324 West Main Street, Kutztown, PA 19530, and lists a $25 application fee. Include two sets of plans and specifications, including a plot plan, and return the completed plot plan affidavit with its drawing.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the plot plan affidavit must be completed and returned, but the form only asks the owner or applicant to sign and date it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Application for Zoning Permit and plot plan materials.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide the property, proposed work, use, cost, and owner, applicant, and contractor details requested.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Plans

    Include two sets of plans and specifications, including a plot plan, and complete the plot plan affidavit.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Borough

    Submit the application and accompanying materials to the Community Development Office at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Application for Zoning Permit?
No. This application does not require a notary. The plot plan affidavit must be completed and returned, but the form only asks the owner or applicant to sign and date it.
How do I submit the zoning permit application?
The form names the Community Development Office at 324 West Main Street, Kutztown, PA 19530. Include two sets of plans and specifications, including a plot plan, and return the completed plot plan affidavit with its drawing.
What plans must accompany the application?
The form calls for two sets of plans and specifications, including a plot plan. The plot plan should show property dimensions, proposed and existing buildings, setbacks, and other listed site features.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for the property location, existing and proposed uses, proposed work details, estimated cost, and owner, applicant, and contractor information.

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