Portage, PA · Cambria County
Municipal Authorization
This form records proposed construction or alteration details and municipal review for property owners seeking authorization in Portage.
What this form is
The Municipal Authorization form records the property owner, property address, and proposed construction or alteration, then provides a municipal officer with a checklist of applicable requirements to mark approved or not applicable. It supports municipal review of matters such as setbacks, permits, stormwater, and zoning. The document says it is not a building permit and should be faxed to the inspection agency upon municipal approval.
Who needs it
Property owners proposing construction or alteration use the form, and a municipal officer reviews and signs it.
How to submit it
After municipal approval, fax the form to Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency at 814-471-6801.
About notarization
This document does not require a notary; the property owner and municipal officer sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Municipal Authorization PDF.
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Complete Property Details
Enter the municipality, property owner and phone number, property address, and proposed construction or alteration description.
- 3
Obtain Municipal Review
Have a municipal officer mark applicable requirements approved or not applicable, then sign and date the form.
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Fax After Approval
After municipal approval, fax the form to Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency at 814-471-6801.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Municipal Authorization form for?
- It records property and proposed construction or alteration details, and lets a municipal officer review applicable requirements. It is not a building permit.
- Who completes the Municipal Authorization?
- The property owner provides the property and proposed work information. A municipal officer marks applicable requirements approved or not applicable, then signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the Municipal Authorization?
- After municipal approval, fax the form to Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency at 814-471-6801, as directed on the document.
- Do I need a notary for the Municipal Authorization?
- No. The property owner and municipal officer sign and date this document without a notary.