Lock Haven, PA · Clinton County

No notary required

Zoning Hearing Application

Lock Haven applicants use this application to request an appeal, variance, or special exception for a property and provide information about the request.

What this form is

Use this application to request an appeal, variance, or special exception involving a property in Lock Haven. It asks for applicant and property owner contact details, the affected property, current zoning and use, the relevant ordinance section, reasons for the appeal, and the proposed use or change. The form requires a $300 deposit and a scaled plot plan submitted to the Zoning Officer.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking an appeal, variance, or special exception for a property in Lock Haven should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application and scaled plot plan to the Zoning Officer at the Code Enforcement Office, 20 E Church Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745; a $300 deposit is required.

About notarization

The application itself is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant must present a duly notarized Affidavit of Service at the hearing.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Hearing Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and property owner details, affected property information, current zoning and use, and the reason and proposed change.

  3. 3

    Gather The Plot Plan

    Prepare a plot plan drawn to scale showing dimensions, present improvements, and parking.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Zoning Officer

    Submit the application and plot plan to the Zoning Officer at the Code Enforcement Office; the form requires a $300 deposit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Zoning Hearing Application for?
Applicants use it to request an appeal, variance, or special exception for a property in Lock Haven. It collects contact, property, zoning, and request details.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. However, the form says the applicant must present a duly notarized Affidavit of Service at the hearing.
How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Application?
Submit the application and a scaled plot plan to the Zoning Officer at the Code Enforcement Office, 20 E Church Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745. The form requires a $300 deposit.
What must I provide with the application?
Submit a plot plan drawn to scale showing dimensions, present improvements, and parking. The form also requires personal notice to nearby property owners and a notarized Affidavit of Service at the hearing.

Need something notarized?

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