Oxford, PA · Chester County
Zoning Hearing Board Application
This application requests a zoning hearing for a variance, special exception, or appeal and is filed with the Oxford Borough Zoning Hearing Board by the applicant or appellant.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Oxford Borough requires this application, the appropriate fee, and applicable attachments before the Zoning Hearing Board can schedule a hearing. Applicants provide property details, describe the requested relief and grounds, and identify supporting documents such as a deed or site plan. The applicant or appellant must also complete the affidavit at the end of the form, swearing that the information is true and correct to the best of their knowledge, information, and belief.
Who needs it
An applicant or appellant seeking a zoning variance, special exception, or appeal from a decision must submit this form and supporting materials to the Oxford Borough Zoning Hearing Board.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Zoning Hearing Board Application from Oxford Borough.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant, property, and requested-relief details, and gather the applicable fee and attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear for the online notarization and sign the affidavit as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Send the completed application, fee, and applicable attachments to the Oxford Borough Zoning Hearing Board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oxford. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the Oxford zoning hearing application?
- Complete the application, attach the applicable supporting documents, and include the fee. Submit it to the Oxford Borough Zoning Hearing Board so a hearing can be scheduled.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form says the affidavit must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary. The applicant or appellant signing it must appear before the notary.
- Can I complete the affidavit with an online notary?
- Since 2020, Pennsylvania law authorizes commissioned notaries to perform remote online notarizations under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Section 311 gives a notarial act performed elsewhere the same effect as one performed by a notary in Pennsylvania.
- What should I include with my application?
- The form calls for the applicable fee and attachments. Depending on the application, these may include a deed, legal description, site plan, original application, or decision being appealed. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.