Berwick, PA · Columbia County

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Code Appeals Board Application

Property applicants use this application to appeal a Codes Enforcement Officer decision and request a hearing before Berwick’s Code Appeals Board.

What this form is

The application lets a property applicant appeal a Codes Enforcement Officer decision and ask the Code Appeals Board for a hearing. It requests the applicant’s contact information, the property address, the applicant’s interest in the property, and details of the appeal, including the code section and grounds. The instructions require supporting documents, a scale plot plan, and a $500 check payable to the Borough of Berwick.

Who needs it

Anyone appealing a Codes Enforcement Officer decision to the Berwick Code Appeals Board should complete this application.

How to submit it

Attach the required appeal documents, scale plot plan, and $500 check payable to the Borough of Berwick. 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; the form does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Code Appeals Board Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant contact information, the property address and interest, and details of the appeal, including the code section and grounds.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Attach appeal-related documents, the code sections being appealed, and a scale plot plan with the property and improvement details requested.

  4. 4

    Prepare The Required Check

    Attach a $500 check payable to the Borough of Berwick.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Berwick Code Appeals Board Application?
It is an application for appealing a Codes Enforcement Officer decision and requesting a hearing before the Borough of Berwick Code Appeals Board.
What must I include with the appeal application?
The instructions require documents relating to the appeal, the code sections being appealed, a scale plot plan showing property details, and a $500 check payable to the Borough of Berwick.
Do I need a notary for the Code Appeals Board Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Code Appeals Board Application?
Attach the required appeal documents, scale plot plan, and $500 check payable to the Borough of Berwick. The form does not provide a submission address, so check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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