Catawissa, PA · Columbia County
Zoning and Building Permit Application
This application helps property owners and applicants request zoning approval for construction, alterations, repairs, accessory structures, demolition, or changes of use in Catawissa Borough.
- 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
Catawissa Borough requires a zoning permit before many construction projects, property changes, accessory structures, and earthwork; the application explains which work may need approval and what information to provide. Applicants submit project details, contractor information, and a plot plan showing the proposed work and its position on the property. Borough staff review applications for compliance and determine whether a permit can be approved or a hearing is needed.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants planning work that may require zoning approval in Catawissa Borough should complete this application and provide the requested project information.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the zoning permit application and review its instructions, general regulations, fee schedule, and workers’ compensation form.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Enter the property, project, and contractor details. Prepare the required plot plan and complete the workers’ compensation exemption affidavit if applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the affidavit, which requires a notary seal.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Submit the completed application, affidavit if applicable, and plot plan to the Catawissa Borough Code Enforcement and Zoning Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Catawissa. 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 complete the notarized part of this application?
- Complete the workers’ compensation exemption affidavit if it applies to your situation, then sign it before a commissioned online notary. Submit the completed application and required plot plan to the Borough.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit application?
- The form specifically requires a notary seal on the workers’ compensation information form’s affidavit of exemption. The application’s owner and applicant signature lines do not show a notary block.
- Can I use an online notary for the affidavit?
- Pennsylvania authorizes its commissioned notaries to perform online notarizations. Ask the Borough whether it accepts an online-notarized affidavit before you book.
- What should I include with the zoning permit application?
- The form says to provide a plot plan showing the proposed improvement’s dimensions and position relative to property lines. It also requests project, property, and contractor information.
- Who can confirm whether my project needs a permit?
- Contact the Borough Code Enforcement and Zoning Office for guidance about whether a permit is required or what additional information may be needed; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
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