Topton, PA · Berks County
Conditional Use Approval Application
Topton’s Conditional Use Approval Application requests Borough review of a proposed property use; applicants submit it with required plans, supporting materials, and, when applicable, the property owner’s notarized approval.
- 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
Use this seven-page application to request Borough approval for a conditional use of property. It asks for applicant and owner details, property information, proposed use, ordinance sections, and any previous appeal; applicants must also provide the specified plans and supporting materials. If the applicant is not the property owner, the application requires a notarized statement showing the owner approves the request. The Borough charges a $1,000 conditional use hearing application fee.
Who needs it
A person seeking conditional use approval for property in Topton must file this application and provide the required plans, supporting materials, and owner approval when applicable.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the application’s sworn-and-subscribed-before-me jurat before a notary; a non-owner applicant must also submit a notarized owner-approval statement.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get Topton’s Conditional Use Approval Application and review its instructions and required supporting materials.
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Fill Out the Form
Complete the applicant, owner, property, ordinance, previous appeal, and signature sections; use N/A where a question does not apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn signature and any required notarized owner approval.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the applicable statement during the live online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
File the original and required copies, plans, deed copy, and supporting materials with the Borough Secretary.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Topton. 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
- How do I get the Topton conditional use application notarized online?
- Complete the form, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign the applicant jurat during the video session. If you are not the owner, submit the required notarized owner-approval statement too.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The applicant’s signature is followed by a sworn-and-subscribed-before-me jurat. Applicants who are not property owners must also submit a notarized statement of the owner’s approval.
- Can I use an online notary for this Topton form?
- Pennsylvania has authorized remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary since 2020 under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Confirm the Borough’s submission requirements if unsure.
- What materials do I file with the application?
- The form calls for an original and 15 copies of the application and accompanying materials, including 15 sets of specified information, a deed copy, and a listing of property owners within 500 feet.
- Where do I submit the application and supporting materials?
- The form directs applicants to file the application and accompanying materials with the Borough Secretary. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
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