New Cumberland, PA · Cumberland County
Zoning Hearing Board Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request zoning relief, challenge a decision, or seek an interpretation from the Borough Zoning Hearing Board.
What this form is
Use this application to request a variance or special exception, challenge the validity of a rule, appeal a Zoning Officer or Borough Engineer determination, or request an interpretation of law. It asks for property and applicant details, the appeal grounds, current and proposed uses, and nearby property owners. Include the applicable fee, proof of ownership, a deed, and a plot plan; some appeals also require a denial letter and zoning permit application.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants seeking a Zoning Hearing Board decision about a property in the Borough should complete and file this application.
How to submit it
Contact the Zoning Officer before submitting if you need assistance. File the completed application with the Borough and pay the applicable fee at filing.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies and signs, and the property owner also signs if applicable.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Hearing Board Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, appeal, current and proposed use, and adjoining property owner information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the applicable fee, deed, proof of ownership, and plot plan; include a denial letter and zoning permit application when required for your appeal.
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Submit To The Borough
Contact the Zoning Officer before submitting if you need assistance. File the application with the Borough and pay the applicable fee at filing.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zoning Hearing Board Application for?
- It lets applicants request a variance, special exception, interpretation, validity challenge, or appeal of a Zoning Officer or Borough Engineer determination.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The application requirements include the applicable fee, a deed and proof of ownership, and a plot plan. Some appeals also require a denial letter and a copy of the zoning permit application.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary. The applicant certifies and signs it, and the property owner also signs if applicable.
- How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
- Contact the Zoning Officer before submitting if you need assistance. File the completed application with the Borough and pay the applicable fee at filing.