Valencia, PA · Butler County

No notary required

Zoning Certificate Application

Property owners and applicants use this application to request a zoning certificate from Valencia Borough for a proposed activity or structure.

What this form is

The application asks for applicant and occupant contact details, property information, proposed activity details, and building measurements. Attach a plot plan showing proposed structures and their distance from lot lines; applicants signing for an owner must also provide evidence of proprietary interest. The borough says applications should arrive at least 21 calendar days before a regular Planning Commission meeting and are incomplete until required documents, fees, and deposits are provided.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants proposing an activity or structure in Valencia Borough should complete and submit this application for a zoning certificate.

How to submit it

Send the completed application, application fees, and any deposits by certified mail to Valencia Borough, Attention: Zoning Officer, 61 Almira Street, Valencia, PA 16059. The borough requests receipt at least 21 calendar days before a regular Planning Commission meeting.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requests a plot plan and, when applicable, evidence of proprietary interest, but neither is identified as requiring notarization.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Certificate Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant, occupant, property, proposed activity, and building information, then sign and date the certification.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Attach a plot plan showing proposed structures and lot-line distances; if applicable, include evidence of proprietary interest.

  4. 4

    Mail It To The Borough

    Send the completed application, fees, and any deposits by certified mail to the Zoning Officer at the borough's listed address.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Valencia Zoning Certificate Application ask for?
It requests applicant and occupant details, property and proposed activity information, building measurements, a plot plan, and a signature and date.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Certificate Application?
No. Sign and date the application; the requested plot plan and, when applicable, evidence of proprietary interest are not identified as requiring notarization.
How do I submit the Zoning Certificate Application?
Send the completed application, fees, and any deposits by certified mail to Valencia Borough, Attention: Zoning Officer, 61 Almira Street, Valencia, PA 16059.
What attachments does the application require?
Attach a plot plan showing proposed structures and their distance from lot lines. If the owner or applicant signs, attach evidence of proprietary interest, such as a lease or agent authorization letter.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Certificate Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Valencia form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.