Berwick, PA · Columbia County

No notary required

Zoning Application and Permit for Business and Occupancy

Berwick property owners or applicants use this application to request zoning approval for a proposed business, occupancy, structure, or land use.

What this form is

This application requests a zoning permit to erect or alter a structure or use premises for a described purpose. Applicants provide property ownership and current use, proposed work and use, contact details, and a description of the business or occupancy. Berwick requires Sections A through D to be completed and requests two sets of plans with specified site, structure, parking, access, and sign details.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants proposing a business, occupancy, structure, or land-use change in Berwick should complete this zoning application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests attached plans and diagrams but does not identify them as sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Berwick Zoning Application and Permit for Business and Occupancy PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Complete Sections A through D with property, proposed use, applicant, and reference information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Plans

    Attach two sets of plans and the requested diagrams and supporting details.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application and attachments to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Berwick business and occupancy zoning application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requests plans and diagrams, but does not identify them as sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the Berwick zoning application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application request?
It asks for property location, ownership, present and proposed uses, work details, applicant information, and a description of the business or occupancy.
What plans must accompany the application?
The form requests two sets of plans, including scaled lot and structure details, parking and access information, and drawings of existing and proposed signs.

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This Zoning Application and Permit for Business and Occupancy doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Berwick form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.