Lehighton, PA · Carbon County

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Zoning Hearing Board Application

This application lets Lehighton property owners or their representatives request zoning relief from the Borough’s Zoning Hearing Board.

What this form is

Use this application to request an appeal, challenge, variance, special exception, conditional use, or other relief from the Zoning Hearing Board. The form asks for property details, owner and applicant contact information, the type and grounds for the request, and a signature. The application fee must accompany the application, and the checklist describes copies and supporting materials to provide.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized representatives seeking a zoning appeal, variance, special exception, or other relief from Lehighton’s Zoning Hearing Board need this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists supporting materials to attach, but does not require any attachment to be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Hearing Board application and submission checklist.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the property and contact information, describe the request and its grounds, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include the application fee, six copies of the application, six site plan copies, and six copies of supporting documentation.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Borough

    Submit the application and required materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Lehighton Zoning Hearing Board application for?
It is used to request an appeal, challenge, variance, special exception, conditional use, or other relief from the Borough’s Zoning Hearing Board.
What materials should I include with the application?
The checklist calls for the application fee and six copies each of the application, site plan, and supporting documentation. It also recommends site plan details and describes materials to bring to the hearing.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board application?
No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. It lists supporting materials to attach, but does not require any attachment to be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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