Chester Heights, PA · Delaware County
Application to the Zoning Hearing Board
Property owners and other authorized applicants use this application to request a special exception, variance, or appeal from a Zoning Officer determination in Chester Heights.
What this form is
This application asks the Borough of Chester Heights Zoning Hearing Board for a special exception, variance, or appeal from a Zoning Officer determination. It requests applicant and property-owner details, property and zoning information, descriptions of existing and proposed improvements or uses, and reasons for the requested relief. Applicants must attach a plot plan; the filing fee is $500, payable when applying.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a special exception, variance, or appeal from a Zoning Officer determination needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The filing fee is $500, payable at the time of application; checks must be payable to Borough of Chester Heights.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not mention a sworn attachment or related notarized step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Zoning Hearing Board application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Select the requested relief and provide applicant, owner, property, zoning, improvement, and use details.
- 3
Gather The Required Plot Plan
Attach a plot plan with the required property details; submit 20 copies if it exceeds 8½ by 14 inches.
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Submit The Application
Submit the application with the $500 filing fee; checks must be payable to Borough of Chester Heights.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zoning Hearing Board application for?
- It is used to request a special exception, variance, or appeal from a Zoning Officer determination for property in Chester Heights.
- What must I attach to the application?
- Attach a plot plan showing the lot dimensions, existing and proposed improvements, adjacent streets or roads, and adjacent property owners. Oversized plans require 20 copies.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not mention a sworn attachment or related notarized step.
- How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The $500 filing fee is payable when applying, and checks must be payable to Borough of Chester Heights.
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