New Hope, PA · Bucks County
Zoning Hearing Board Appeals Application
New Hope property owners and applicants use this application to request zoning relief or appeal a determination by a borough official.
What this form is
Use this application to request a variance or special exception, challenge a zoning ordinance or map, appeal an official’s determination, or seek other relief within the Zoning Hearing Board’s jurisdiction. The application asks for property, ownership, applicant, zoning, and proposed-use details, along with information specific to the type of request. Submit the completed application with the required plans, supporting documents, copies, and fees.
Who needs it
Property owners, tenants with owner permission, and other authorized applicants seeking relief or appealing a determination must complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit an electronic version and sixteen paper copies, including plans and drawings, to the Zoning Officer with the application and continuance fees. The form lists [email protected] for electronic plans and documents.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the verification section asks the applicant to sign and date, and identifies no notarized or separately sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Hearing Board Appeals Application.
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Complete The Application
Select the applicable request type and fill in the property, applicant, and request details, including the sections that apply to your appeal.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the required plot plan, supporting documents, sixteen copies, an electronic version, and the applicable fees.
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Submit To The Zoning Officer
Submit the electronic version and sixteen paper copies to the Zoning Officer with the application and continuance fees.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zoning Hearing Board Appeals Application used for?
- It is used to request a variance or special exception, challenge a zoning ordinance or map, appeal an official’s determination, or seek other relief within the Board’s jurisdiction.
- Who can apply for zoning relief in New Hope?
- The form identifies property owners, equitable title owners, tenants with the legal owner’s permission, and other applicants who describe their authority and provide supporting documents.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board Appeals Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; its verification section asks the applicant to verify the statements, and no notarized attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board Appeals Application?
- Submit an electronic version and sixteen paper copies, including plans and drawings, to the Zoning Officer with the application and continuance fees. The form lists an email for electronic plans and documents.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Hearing Board Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another New Hope form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.