Aldan, PA · Delaware County
Petition of Appeal to Zoning Board
This petition asks the Aldan Borough Zoning Board to review a zoning officer’s action or permit refusal and is filed by the property appellant seeking a variance or special exception.
- 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
Use this petition to appeal a zoning officer’s action or refusal of a permit and request a variance or special exception. The appellant identifies the property, states objections, and certifies that the statements, drawings, and attached plans are true. The form instructs applicants to include a deposit-fee check and 13 copies of a plan outlining the request; the Borough Zoning Board reviews the petition at a scheduled meeting.
Who needs it
A property appellant seeking a variance or special exception from the Aldan Borough Zoning Board after a zoning officer’s action or permit refusal needs this petition.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a Pennsylvania jurat stating that the appellant personally appeared, swore or affirmed the petition statements and plans were true, and signed before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Petition of Appeal to Zoning Board form from the Borough.
- 2
Fill In the Appeal Details
Enter the appellant, property, and appeal information, and state your objections to the zoning officer’s action or permit refusal.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, swear or affirm the statements and plans are true, and sign when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Submit the notarized petition with the deposit-fee check and 13 plan copies as directed by the Borough.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Aldan. 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 submit the zoning appeal petition?
- Complete the petition, sign it before a notary, and submit it with the required deposit-fee check and 13 copies of a plan outlining the variance or special exception request.
- Do I need to sign this petition before a notary?
- Yes. The form has a jurat for the appellant to swear or affirm that the statements, drawings, and attached plans are true, then sign before a notary.
- Can I sign the petition with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1, and 57 Pa.C.S. §311 addresses the effect of notarial acts performed in another state. Confirm the city will accept your notarized document.
- What should I include with my zoning appeal?
- The form calls for a deposit-fee check payable to the Treasurer, Borough of Aldan, and 13 copies of a plan outlining the variance or special exception request. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.