Johnstown, PA · Cambria County
Building Codes Appeals Board Notice of Appeal or Application
This application lets property owners and other applicants ask Johnstown’s Building Codes Appeals Board to hear an appeal or consider a variance or extension request.
What this form is
Use this application to appeal a Building Code Official’s decision or request a variance or extension of time. It asks for applicant and property information, the code and sections involved, the official’s action, the requested relief, and the applicant’s arguments. The form states that a non-refundable $400 fee is required and the application is not complete until the fee is paid in full.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Building Codes Appeals Board hearing about an official’s decision or a variance or extension of time should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Building Code Official. The form states that the non-refundable fee is $400 and the application is not complete until the fee is paid in full.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Building Codes Appeals Board Notice of Appeal or Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, identify the code and sections involved, and describe the action, requested relief, and arguments.
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Pay The Required Fee
The form states that a non-refundable $400 fee is required for all appeals and that the application is incomplete until paid.
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Submit To The Building Code Official
Submit the completed application to the Building Code Official.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Codes Appeals Board application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary, and the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Codes Appeals Board application?
- Submit the completed application to the Building Code Official. The form states that a non-refundable $400 fee is required and the application is not complete until the fee is paid in full.
- What can I request with this application?
- The form allows an applicant to appeal a Building Code Official’s decision or request a variance or extension of time.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the building code and sections involved, the official’s action, the relief requested, and the applicant’s arguments.