Chalfont, PA · Bucks County
Application for Zoning Certificate
Chalfont property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning certificate before specified property uses or construction changes.
What this form is
The application requests a zoning certificate before using vacant land or a structure, changing a property’s use, or constructing, moving, enlarging, or structurally altering a building or accessory structure. It asks for property and owner details, current and proposed uses, zoning classification, and information about required approvals. Applicants may need to attach authorization or a plot plan, depending on the circumstances described on the form.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking to establish a use or make a change covered by the certificate notice 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 applicant signs and dates it, and any required authorization or plot plan is submitted as an attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Application for Zoning Certificate PDF.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property, owner, applicant, zoning, and current and proposed use information requested.
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Gather Attachments
If applicable, include evidence of authorization and any required approvals or plot plan described on the form.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Application for Zoning Certificate used for?
- It requests a zoning certificate before using vacant land or a structure, changing a use, or making specified construction or structural changes to a building or accessory structure.
- What information and attachments does the application ask for?
- It asks for property, owner, applicant, zoning classification, and current and proposed use details. Depending on the circumstances, include evidence of authorization or a plot plan.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Zoning Certificate?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this form without a notary. Any required authorization or plot plan is submitted as an attachment.
- How do I submit the Application for Zoning Certificate?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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