State College, PA · Centre County

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Request for Special Exception

This application lets a State College applicant ask the Zoning Hearing Board for a special exception and provide information about the proposal.

What this form is

This request is for applicants asking the State College Zoning Hearing Board to grant a special exception under applicable zoning provisions. It collects applicant contact information, ordinance sections, explanations of compliance and consistency with ordinance purposes and community development goals, and a list of supporting materials such as narratives, plans, maps, or images.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a special exception under the State College zoning provisions can use this request to explain their proposal to the Zoning Hearing Board.

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 without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it on the form.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the State College Request for Special Exception.

  2. 2

    Complete Applicant Details

    Enter applicant contact information and identify the ordinance section requiring the special exception.

  3. 3

    Explain The Proposal

    Describe compliance with applicable requirements and consistency with ordinance purposes and community development goals.

  4. 4

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Attach helpful narratives, plans, maps, images, or other documents, then sign and date the application.

  5. 5

    Submit The Request

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the State College special exception request?
It asks the Zoning Hearing Board to consider a special exception and gathers applicant information, ordinance-related explanations, and a list of supporting documents.
Who should complete this application?
An applicant seeking a special exception under the applicable zoning provisions can provide contact information, explain the proposal, and identify supporting materials.
Do I need a notary for the special exception request?
No. This document is signed without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates the form.
How do I submit the special exception request?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Request for Special Exception doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another State College form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.