Do I need a notary for the Lehighton zoning permit application?

No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. If the applicant is not the property owner, the form calls for the owner's signature or written authorization.

What should I include with the application?

Include a completed plot plan and applicable building plans. The checklist also identifies possible attachments such as permits, approvals, insurance, and a recorded deed, depending on the project.

When is a highway occupancy or driveway permit needed?

For a new structure, new or changed property use, or new access point, the packet says access approval is required. It specifies a highway occupancy permit for a state highway or a driveway permit for a borough road.

Lehighton, PA · Carbon County

No notary required

Zoning Permit Application Packet

Property owners and applicants use this packet to apply to Lehighton Borough for zoning approval for proposed construction, property changes, or other listed work.

What this form is

The packet applies to proposed work such as constructing or altering a structure, changing a property’s use, installing a fence or pool, or establishing a home occupation. It asks for property and contact details, project information, and a plot plan, with applicable plans and approvals attached as required. The checklist notes that access permits may be needed before the zoning application can be processed.

Who needs it

Property owners or their authorized applicants seeking zoning approval for proposed work or a change of use in Lehighton Borough should complete this packet.

How to submit it

Return the original completed application, application fee, and applicable documents to the Lehighton Borough Zoning Officer, 1 Constitution Avenue, Lehighton, PA 18235. The packet lists 610-377-4002 for questions.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it calls for applicant and owner signatures when applicable, and any agent authorization is written, not notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Packet
Download the Lehighton Borough Zoning Permit Application Packet.
2
Complete The Application
Complete the application in ink, provide property, contact, and project details, and obtain the required signatures.
3
Gather Required Documents
Attach a plot plan and applicable plans, permits, approvals, or other documents listed in the submission checklist.
4
Submit To The Borough
Return the original application, application fee, and applicable documents to the Lehighton Borough Zoning Officer at the address on the packet.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Lehighton zoning permit application?: No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. If the applicant is not the property owner, the form calls for the owner's signature or written authorization.
How do I submit the Lehighton zoning permit application?: Return the original completed application, application fee, and applicable documents to the Lehighton Borough Zoning Officer at 1 Constitution Avenue, Lehighton, PA 18235.
What should I include with the application?: Include a completed plot plan and applicable building plans. The checklist also identifies possible attachments such as permits, approvals, insurance, and a recorded deed, depending on the project.
When is a highway occupancy or driveway permit needed?: For a new structure, new or changed property use, or new access point, the packet says access approval is required. It specifies a highway occupancy permit for a state highway or a driveway permit for a borough road.

Need something notarized?

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