West Reading, PA · Berks County
Notice of Appeal or Application to the Zoning Hearing Board
This application lets property owners and other applicants appeal a zoning officer’s decision or request a variance or special exception from West Reading’s Zoning Hearing Board.
What this form is
Use this application to appeal a Zoning Officer determination or enforcement notice, or to request a variance or special exception under the Zoning Ordinance. It asks for applicant, owner, and property details; the relief requested and reasons; and information about any prior appeal and neighboring owners or occupiers. Attach two copies of the current deed and six copies of a property plan drawn to scale with a north arrow.
Who needs it
Property owners and other applicants seeking to appeal a Zoning Officer’s action or request a variance or special exception should complete 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; the appellant dates and signs a declaration that the statements are true, and no notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the West Reading Notice of Appeal or Application to the Zoning Hearing Board.
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Complete the Application
Provide the appeal or relief requested, applicant and property details, reasons, and any prior appeal information.
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Gather Attachments
Attach two copies of the current deed and six copies of a scaled property plan with a north arrow.
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Sign and Date
Date and sign the declaration that the statements in the application and submitted papers or plans are true to the best of your knowledge and belief.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the West Reading Zoning Hearing Board application for?
- Use it to appeal a Zoning Officer determination or enforcement notice, or to request a variance or special exception under the Zoning Ordinance.
- What attachments does the application request?
- The form says to attach two copies of the current deed of record and six copies of a scaled property plan with a north arrow, along with any other information required by the Board.
- Do I need a notary for the West Reading zoning appeal application?
- No. The document is signed without a notary; the appellant dates and signs a declaration that the statements are true, and no notarized attachment is specified.
- How do I submit the West Reading zoning appeal application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.