What plans can I apply for?

The application lets you select a sketch plan, preliminary plan, or final plan. It also asks whether the proposal is a minor subdivision, major subdivision, or land development.

What must I submit with the application?

The form requires 24 sets of folded plans and three checks: one for county planning review, one for the Borough application fee, and one for the Borough escrow fee.

How do I submit the application?

Submit the application, plans, and required checks by the last Tuesday of the month to be considered at the following month’s Planning Commission meeting. All required payments must be made before the application is forwarded for review.

Do I need a notary for this application?

No. The form has no notary block and mentions no notarized attachment or sworn step; its text does not specify a signature or date requirement.

Swarthmore, PA · Delaware County

No notary required

Application for Subdivision and/or Land Development

This application is for applicants proposing a subdivision or land development in Swarthmore Borough, including property owners, developers, and their representatives.

What this form is

Use this application to request review of a sketch, preliminary, or final plan for a minor or major subdivision or land development. It asks for project and parcel details, existing zoning, acreage, lot counts, and applicant, landowner, developer, and engineer contact information. The form lists plan, check, notice, attendance, and submission requirements for applicants.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing a subdivision or land development in Swarthmore Borough should complete this application and provide the required plans and checks.

How to submit it

Submit the application with 24 sets of folded plans and three checks: one for the Delaware County Planning Department review, one for the Borough application fee, and one for the Borough escrow fee. Submit by the last Tuesday of the month for consideration at the following month’s Planning Commission meeting.

About notarization

No notary is required; the form mentions no notarized attachment or sworn step, and its text does not specify a signature or date requirement.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Swarthmore application for subdivision and/or land development.
2
Complete the Application
Select the plan and application type, then provide the proposed project location, parcel and lot details, and contact information.
3
Gather Plans and Checks
Prepare 24 sets of folded plans and three checks for county planning review, the Borough application fee, and the Borough escrow fee.
4
Submit to the Borough
Submit by the last Tuesday of the month for consideration at the following month’s Planning Commission meeting.

Frequently asked questions

What plans can I apply for?: The application lets you select a sketch plan, preliminary plan, or final plan. It also asks whether the proposal is a minor subdivision, major subdivision, or land development.
What must I submit with the application?: The form requires 24 sets of folded plans and three checks: one for county planning review, one for the Borough application fee, and one for the Borough escrow fee.
How do I submit the application?: Submit the application, plans, and required checks by the last Tuesday of the month to be considered at the following month’s Planning Commission meeting. All required payments must be made before the application is forwarded for review.
Do I need a notary for this application?: No. The form has no notary block and mentions no notarized attachment or sworn step; its text does not specify a signature or date requirement.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Subdivision and/or Land Development doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Swarthmore form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.