Marcus Hook, PA · Delaware County
Zoning Application
The Borough of Marcus Hook Zoning Application requests property, owner, applicant, and proposed-work details from anyone seeking zoning approval to build, alter, enlarge, or change a property's use.
- 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 application to request a zoning permit for a proposed structure, alteration, enlargement, change of use, fence, sign, deck, shed, pool, or other listed work. Applicants provide property and zoning details, describe the work, and attach a site plan; the form also includes an owner authorization for applicants who do not own the property. The borough notes that approval may not replace other permits required from its Code Enforcement Office.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a Marcus Hook zoning permit must complete the application, and non-owner applicants also need the property owner's express authorization.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn statement before a notary under the jurat; a non-owner applicant's property owner signs the authorization before a notary for acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Borough of Marcus Hook Zoning Application and review its sections, fee schedule, and site plan instructions.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Enter property, applicant, zoning, and proposed-work details. Attach a site plan; if you are not the owner, arrange the owner's authorization.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant's sworn statement and, when required, the owner's authorization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Wait to sign until instructed by the notary, then complete the applicable notarial act during your online video session.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Submit the notarized application and site plan to the Borough of Marcus Hook and follow its instructions for fees and any other required permits.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Marcus Hook. 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 get the zoning application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. The person signing completes the required notarial act on video and receives the notarized document to submit to the borough.
- Do I need the property owner's signature notarized?
- If you are not the legal property owner, the form says the registered owner must sign its Express Authorization and have that signature verified before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this Pennsylvania form?
- Pennsylvania has authorized its notaries to perform remote online notarizations since 2020 under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form calls for a location diagram or site plan showing lot lines and the installation location. It also asks for property, zoning, and proposed-work information.
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