New Britain, PA · Bucks County
Application for Zoning Permit
Property owners and applicants use this application to request zoning approval for proposed construction, changes of use, signs, pools, parking areas, or other listed work.
What this form is
This application requests a zoning permit for proposed work, including structures, additions, changes of use, fences, swimming pools, signs, parking areas, and home occupations. It asks for property and contact information, construction details, a project description, and impervious coverage. The form calls for a plot plan with specified property and site details, and signatures from both the applicant and owner when they are different people.
Who needs it
An applicant proposing work listed on the form should complete it and provide the required plot plan and any applicable elevation certificate or sign proof.
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 application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requests a plot plan and may call for an elevation certificate or sign proof, but does not identify them as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the zoning permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter property, contact, construction, project description, and impervious coverage information.
- 3
Gather Supporting Items
Prepare the plot plan and include an elevation certificate or sign proof if applicable.
- 4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the application; both applicant and owner signatures are required when they are different people.
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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 Application for Zoning Permit used for?
- It requests a zoning permit for work such as construction, additions, changes of use, fences, pools, signs, parking areas, and home occupations.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form asks for a plot plan showing property lines, structures, streets, and other site details. It also requests an elevation certificate if applicable and sign proof for sign work.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Zoning Permit?
- No. The application calls for signatures and dates, not notarization. It requests a plot plan and may call for an elevation certificate or sign proof, but does not identify those items as notarized or sworn.
- 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.