Do I need a notary for the Application for Special Exception?

No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

What attachments are required?

Attach documents relating to the request, eight copies of a plot plan drawn to scale, and a list of property owners within 200 feet of the property lines. The instructions also require a $525 check payable to the Borough.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant contact details, the property address and zoning district, your interest in the property, details of the proposal and requested special exception, and why you believe it should be granted.

Berwick, PA · Columbia County

No notary required

Application for Special Exception

Property applicants use this form to request a special exception from the Borough of Berwick Zoning Hearing Board.

What this form is

This application asks the Borough of Berwick Zoning Hearing Board to grant a special exception for a property. Applicants provide their contact information, the property address and zoning district, their interest in the property, and details about the proposal and requested exception. The form requires supporting documents, eight copies of a plot plan, a nearby property-owner list, and a $525 check.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking a zoning special exception for property in Berwick must complete this application and provide the required attachments.

How to submit it

File the completed application with the Zoning Administrator by noon on the third Thursday of the month before the scheduled hearing. Include the required documents, eight plot-plan copies, a nearby property-owner list, and a $525 check payable to the Borough of Berwick.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Application for Special Exception PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Answer all questions, describe the property proposal and requested exception, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach related documents, eight scaled plot-plan copies, a list of property owners within 200 feet, and a $525 check payable to the Borough.
4
File With The Zoning Administrator
File by noon on the third Thursday of the month before the scheduled hearing.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Application for Special Exception?: No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Application for Special Exception?: File it with the Zoning Administrator by noon on the third Thursday of the month before the scheduled hearing. Include the required documents, eight plot-plan copies, a nearby property-owner list, and a $525 check payable to the Borough.
What attachments are required?: Attach documents relating to the request, eight copies of a plot plan drawn to scale, and a list of property owners within 200 feet of the property lines. The instructions also require a $525 check payable to the Borough.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant contact details, the property address and zoning district, your interest in the property, details of the proposal and requested special exception, and why you believe it should be granted.

Need something notarized?

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