Reading, PA · Berks County
Zoning Hearing Board Application
Property owners and applicants use this application and checklist to request a Reading Zoning Hearing Board appeal and provide required supporting documents.
What this form is
Reading’s Zoning Hearing Board application is for appeals, including requests for a variance or special exception, and must be submitted with the listed supporting documents. It asks for application information and a signature, and the checklist calls for items such as a zoning permit, owner authorization when applicable, and a plot plan. The document lists hearing and plan review fees.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Reading Zoning Hearing Board appeal need this application and must provide the supporting documents required for their case.
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 without a notary; it requires the applicant’s signature, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Zoning Hearing Board application and checklist.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Complete all application items or mark them not applicable, and have the applicant sign.
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Gather Required Documents
Include the required supporting documents. The plot plan checklist calls for three hard copies and one digital PDF copy.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and supporting documents to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Reading Zoning Hearing Board application for?
- It is used to submit an appeal to Reading’s Zoning Hearing Board, including a request for a variance or special exception, with the required supporting documents.
- What supporting documents does the application checklist list?
- The checklist lists a zoning permit, an owner authorization when the applicant is not the sole record owner, and a plot plan. Appeals of a zoning officer’s determination require a copy of that determination.
- Do I need a notary for the Reading Zoning Hearing Board application?
- No. The application requires the applicant’s signature but does not require notarization; the document lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Reading Zoning Hearing Board application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The checklist says three hard copies and one digital PDF copy of the plot plan are required.