Dublin, PA · Bucks County
Zoning Hearing Board Application
Dublin Borough property owners use this application to request a zoning variance, special exception, interpretation, validity challenge, or appeal.
What this form is
This application asks for applicant and property details, the type and legal grounds of the appeal, and information about adjoining property owners. The Borough requires a complete application, the filing fee, a copy of the deed, and supporting materials such as plans; photographs are required for special exceptions and variances. The property owner must sign, including when someone else applies with the owner’s permission.
Who needs it
A property owner, or an applicant with the owner’s permission, files this application to bring a listed zoning appeal before the Zoning Hearing Board.
How to submit it
File the completed application and accompanying documentation with the Borough Office at 119 Maple Avenue, Dublin, PA 18917. The fee must accompany the application; the instructions list fees of $1,000 for residential and $1,250 for non-residential applications.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; a plan not prepared by a professional engineer or surveyor may require its preparer to state under oath at the hearing that it is complete and accurate.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Hearing Board Application and its instructions.
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Complete The Application
Answer every statement and question, provide applicant and property details, and identify the appeal classification and legal grounds.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a copy of the deed and required plans and supporting materials; include photographs for a special exception or variance.
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Submit To The Borough
File the complete application, attachments, and fee with the Borough Office at 119 Maple Avenue, Dublin, PA 18917.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. A plan prepared by someone other than a professional engineer or surveyor may require the preparer to state under oath at the hearing that it is complete and accurate.
- How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
- File the complete application and accompanying documentation with the Borough Office at 119 Maple Avenue, Dublin, PA 18917. The application fee must accompany the filing.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a copy of the deed, the required plans and other supporting information, and photographs for a special exception or variance. The instructions specify copy counts and plan requirements.
- Who must sign the application?
- The property owner or owners must sign. If an applicant who is not the owner files, the owner must sign to show permission to proceed.
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