Reading, PA · Berks County

No notary required

Zoning Permit Application

The Zoning Permit Application is for property owners or their agents seeking city review of a proposed use or development at a Reading property.

What this form is

Reading requires a signed Zoning Permit Application for review, and incomplete applications will only be held for 10 days. The submission requirements call for applicable fees, property-owner authorization when needed, and a plot plan and/or floor plan with specified property and project details. The form also records the property address, applicant, proposed use, ownership information, and owner or agent signatures.

Who needs it

Property owners or their agents seeking city review of a proposed use or development at a Reading property need this application.

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 document is signed without a notary; property owners or authorized agents sign and date the authorization.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete And Sign

    Complete the application and obtain the required property-owner or authorized-agent signatures.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Gather applicable fees, any required owner authorization, and a plot plan and/or floor plan.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application and required materials to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Reading Zoning Permit Application for?
It requests city review of a proposed use at a Reading property and lists the submission materials required for review.
What materials are required with the application?
The requirements list applicable fees, owner authorization when needed, and a plot plan and/or floor plan showing specified property and project details.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Permit Application?
No. This document is signed without a notary; property owners or authorized agents sign and date the authorization.
How do I submit the Zoning Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Reading form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.