Penbrook, PA · Dauphin County

No notary required

Application for Variance or Appeal of Zoning Decision

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning variance or appeal a zoning decision from the Penbrook Borough Zoning Hearing Board.

What this form is

This application requests a variance or an appeal of a zoning decision from the Penbrook Borough Zoning Hearing Board. It asks for owner and applicant contact details, property location and zoning information, and a specific explanation of the request. Applicants attach supporting plans or drawings as needed; if the applicant is not the owner, written owner approval must accompany the application.

Who needs it

A property owner or applicant seeking a zoning variance or appealing a zoning decision in Penbrook must complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Return the completed application with the $1,500 fee, payable to Penbrook Borough, to the Penbrook Zoning Officer, 150 S. 28th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103.

About notarization

This application has no notary block; the signer signs and dates it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Penbrook application for a variance or appeal of a zoning decision.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Complete Sections I through IV with owner, applicant, property, request, and signature information.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Attach a detailed explanation and supporting materials. Include written owner approval if the applicant is not the owner.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Borough

    Return the application and $1,500 fee to the Penbrook Zoning Officer at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the zoning variance application?
No. The application has no notary block; the signer signs and dates it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.
How do I submit the zoning variance application?
Return the completed application with the $1,500 fee, payable to Penbrook Borough, to the Penbrook Zoning Officer at 150 S. 28th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103.
What attachments does the application require?
Attach a typed, detailed explanation of the request. Include relevant drawings, plans, or illustrations; if you are not the property owner, submit the owner's written approval.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for owner and applicant names and contact details, the property's tax parcel number and address, zoning and use information, details of the request, and the applicant's signature and date.

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