Leesport, PA · Berks County
Zoning Hearing Application
Leesport applicants use this application to request a zoning variance or special exception, or appeal a zoning decision, before the Zoning Hearing Board.
What this form is
The application is for a variance, special exception, or appeal to the Leesport Zoning Hearing Board. It asks for applicant and property details, the zoning ordinance sections involved, and the factual and legal grounds for the request. File it with two copies of the zoning officer’s denial letter and plot plan, along with the filing fee; the form says an incomplete application or missing fee may be rejected.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a variance, special exception, or appeal before the Leesport Zoning Hearing Board need to complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit two signed copies of the completed application, two copies of the denial letter, and two copies of the plot plan, with the filing fee, to the Borough Secretary or designee at 27 S Canal St, Leesport, PA 19533.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, and the applicant and, when applicable, property owner sign.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Leesport Zoning Hearing Application PDF.
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Complete And Sign
Complete all blanks, mark nonapplicable items as “Not Applicable” or “N/A,” and provide the required signatures.
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Gather Required Copies
Prepare two copies of the denial letter and two copies of the plot plan showing present and proposed improvements with dimensions.
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Submit To The Borough
Submit two signed application copies and the required attachments with the filing fee to the Borough Secretary or designee at the address listed.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment. The applicant and, when applicable, property owner sign.
- How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Application?
- Submit two signed application copies, two copies each of the denial letter and plot plan, and the filing fee to the Borough Secretary or designee at the address on the form.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form instructs applicants to include two copies of the zoning officer’s denial letter and two copies of a plot plan showing present and proposed improvements with dimensions.