Coatesville, PA · Chester County

No notary required

Zoning Hearing Board Appeal Application

Property owners and authorized applicants use this application to request a Coatesville Zoning Hearing Board hearing for zoning relief or an appeal.

What this form is

Use this application to request a hearing for a special exception, variance, appeal of a Zoning Officer decision, or other relief. The form asks for property details, the relief requested, reasons supporting the request, and information about prior applications. Include a plot plan and supporting documents; the city requires a complete application and the applicable fee before scheduling a hearing.

Who needs it

A property owner or an authorized representative seeking a Coatesville Zoning Hearing Board hearing should complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit three copies of the completed application, plot plan, and supporting documents to the Codes Department at 1 City Hall Place, Coatesville, PA 19320. Pay the applicable fee; the form directs applicants to the city website for the fee schedule.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Hearing Board Appeal Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide applicant and property information, identify the requested relief, explain your reasons, and sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Prepare a plot plan and supporting documents. The form requires three copies of the application, plot plan, and supporting documents.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Codes Department

    Submit the materials to 1 City Hall Place, Coatesville, PA 19320, with the applicable fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board Appeal Application?
No. The application has no notary block or notarized attachment; the applicant signs and dates the form.
How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board Appeal Application?
Submit three copies of the completed application, plot plan, and supporting documents to the Codes Department at 1 City Hall Place, Coatesville, PA 19320, with the applicable fee.
What should the plot plan include?
Show property dimensions and area, buildings and distances to boundaries, existing and proposed structures, roads or driveways, and existing and proposed parking spaces.
What requests can I make with this application?
The form allows requests for a special exception, variance, appeal of a Zoning Officer decision, or other zoning relief. Describe the request and the reasons supporting it.

Need something notarized?

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