Perkasie, PA · Bucks County
Appeal to Zoning Hearing Board
Perkasie property owners and other applicants use this application to request zoning relief, challenge a zoning decision, or seek an interpretation from the Zoning Hearing Board.
What this form is
This application lets applicants ask the Zoning Hearing Board for a variance or special exception, request an interpretation, challenge a zoning ordinance or map, or appeal an action by the Zoning Officer or Borough Engineer. Complete the sections that apply, provide property and applicant details, and include the required deed copy, application copies, plans when applicable, and filing fee.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants seeking a zoning variance, special exception, interpretation, ordinance or map challenge, or appeal of a zoning official’s action need this application.
How to submit it
File the appeal with the Borough Office at 620 W. Chestnut Street, Perkasie, PA 18944-0096, by noon on the last working day of the month for the following month’s agenda; include the required filing fee.
About notarization
This appeal is signed and dated without a notary; a plan prepared by someone other than a professional engineer or surveyor must be affirmed under oath at the hearing.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Appeal to Zoning Hearing Board form.
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Complete The Applicable Sections
Provide the property and applicant details, select the appeal type, and complete the sections that apply to your request.
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Gather Required Items
Include a copy of the present deed, 12 copies of the application with drawings and documentation, the filing fee, and plans when applicable.
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File With The Borough
File with the Borough Office by noon on the last working day of the month for the following month’s agenda.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Perkasie zoning appeal?
- No. The appeal has signature lines but no notary block. A plan prepared by someone other than a professional engineer or surveyor must be affirmed under oath at the hearing.
- How do I submit the zoning appeal?
- File it with the Borough Office at 620 W. Chestnut Street by noon on the last working day of the month to be considered for the following month’s agenda. Include the filing fee.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form requires a copy of the present deed, 12 copies of the application with drawings and documentation, and the filing fee. Plans may also be required, with copy counts based on plan size.