Malvern, PA · Chester County

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Zoning Hearing Board Application

Malvern property owners and applicants use this application to request zoning relief or appeal a determination by the Zoning Officer or Engineer.

What this form is

Use this application to ask Malvern’s Zoning Hearing Board for a variance, special exception, appeal, or other relief. It requests applicant and property details, the reason for the hearing, and information about proposed changes; include a copy of the determination when appealing one, and a survey or plot plan when describing planned improvements. The form lists separate residential and commercial application fees.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking zoning relief or appealing a Zoning Officer or Engineer determination for a property in Malvern should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to Malvern Borough Administration, 1 East First Avenue, Suite 3, Malvern, PA 19355. Payment may be remitted online through www.malvern.org or by check.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download Malvern’s Zoning Hearing Board Application.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide applicant and property details, select the reason for the hearing, and describe the request.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Include the determination being appealed, if applicable, and a survey or plot plan when describing planned improvements.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Borough

    Submit the application to Malvern Borough Administration and remit payment online or by check.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Zoning Hearing Board Application for?
It lets applicants request a variance, special exception, appeal a Zoning Officer or Engineer determination, or seek other relief from Malvern’s Zoning Hearing Board.
What attachments may be needed?
Appeals require a copy of the determination being appealed. For proposed property improvements, the form asks for a survey or plot plan showing lot and structure details.
How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
Submit it to Malvern Borough Administration, 1 East First Avenue, Suite 3, Malvern, PA 19355. Pay online through www.malvern.org or by check.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

Need something notarized?

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