Downingtown, PA · Chester County

No notary required

Building Code Appeals Board Application

This application lets property owners and other appellants ask Downingtown’s Building Code Appeals Board for a variance or appeal of a Building Code Official’s decision.

What this form is

Use this application to appeal a provision of the Downingtown Building Code or a decision by the Building Code Official. It asks for applicant and owner contact details, the property location, existing and proposed improvements, the reasons for the appeal, and project information. The application requires a $625 non-refundable fee and supporting materials, including project plans, a plot plan, and evidence of standing.

Who needs it

Property owners and other appellants seeking a building-code variance or appealing a Building Code Official’s decision should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to 4 W Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335, with the $625 non-refundable fee payable to Borough of Downingtown.

About notarization

This application does not require notarization; the property owner and appellant sign it, and no sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building Code Appeals Board Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter applicant and owner details, property information, project details, and reasons for the appeal.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include project construction plans, a plot plan, evidence of standing, and the deed or evidence of equitable interest as applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Borough

    Submit the application with the $625 non-refundable fee payable to Borough of Downingtown at 4 W Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Building Code Appeals Board Application for?
It requests a variance from the Downingtown Building Code or an appeal of a Building Code Official’s decision. Applicants provide property and project details and reasons for the appeal.
What must accompany the application?
The form specifies a $625 non-refundable fee, project construction plans, a plot plan, and evidence of standing. Owners attach a deed; non-owners attach evidence of equitable interest, such as an agreement of sale.
Do I need a notary for the Building Code Appeals Board Application?
No. The application does not require notarization; the property owner and appellant sign it, and no sworn attachment is specified.
How do I submit the Building Code Appeals Board Application?
Submit it to 4 W Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335, with the $625 non-refundable fee payable to Borough of Downingtown.

Need something notarized?

This Building Code Appeals Board Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Downingtown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.