New Hope, PA · Bucks County
Site Grading Plan Application
New Hope property owners and applicants use this application to request a grading permit when a project disturbs 500 square feet or more.
What this form is
The application requests property, owner, applicant, work-scope, disturbance-area, and schedule details for a site grading permit. New Hope requires a grading permit when 500 square feet or more is disturbed. The application calls for a site plan and four sets of plans, plus applicable Conservation District approval and contractor documents; Borough staff may request additional information.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants need this application when proposed work in New Hope will disturb 500 square feet or more.
How to submit it
Email an electronic copy of the submission to [email protected]. See the New Hope Fee Schedule, Section E, for appropriate fees.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; its listed plans and supporting documents are attachments, with no sworn or notarized attachment stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Site Grading Plan Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property, owner and applicant details, work scope, disturbance area, work dates, and required signatures and dates.
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Gather Plans And Attachments
Attach a site plan, four sets of plans, and the listed supporting documents that apply to the project.
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Submit To The Borough
Email an electronic copy of the submission to [email protected]; check Section E of the New Hope Fee Schedule for appropriate fees.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Site Grading Plan Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. The listed plans and supporting documents are attachments; the application does not state that any must be sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Site Grading Plan Application?
- Email an electronic copy of the submission to [email protected]. The form also says to consult the New Hope Fee Schedule, Section E, for appropriate fees.
- When is a grading permit required?
- The application says a grading permit is required any time 500 square feet or more of area is disturbed, to ensure erosion and sedimentation control and drainage measures are satisfactory.
- What plans and documents accompany the application?
- Attach a site plan and four sets of plans showing the listed site details. The application also lists applicable Conservation District approval, contractor insurance, contractor registration, and an emailed electronic copy.
Need something notarized?
This Site Grading Plan Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another New Hope form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.