West Reading, PA · Berks County
Application for Zoning Permit
Property owners or their agents use this application to request zoning approval for specified property uses or projects in West Reading.
What this form is
The application requests zoning approval for work or uses such as a new business, shed, detached garage, deck, patio, porch, balcony, fence, or change of use. It asks for the property address, owner and applicant contact details, project type, and a description of the work. Include the page 2 sketch when required for the selected project; the form notes that use or occupancy requires a separate permit.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking zoning approval for a listed project or use in West Reading 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 and dated without a notary; the form asks the applicant and property owner or agent to sign.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Application for Zoning Permit PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property and contact details, select the project or use, and describe the work.
- 3
Add A Required Sketch
For project types that request one, include the appropriate sketch on page 2.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What projects can I apply for with this zoning permit application?
- The form lists new businesses, sheds, detached garages, decks, patios, porches, balconies, changes of use, fences, and other accessory uses.
- What information and attachments does the application request?
- It asks for property, owner, and applicant details, the project type, and a description of the work. Some project types require a sketch on page 2.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Zoning Permit?
- No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and property owner or agent, with no notary block.
- How do I submit the Application for Zoning Permit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.