Swarthmore, PA · Delaware County
Zoning Hearing Board Application
This application asks the Swarthmore Borough Zoning Hearing Board to consider a variance, special exception, or zoning appeal and is filed by property owners or other eligible applicants.
- 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 variance or special exception, appeal a zoning officer’s decision, or challenge a zoning ordinance notice of violation. The Borough requires a completed, notarized application, fee, deed copy, seven copies of a scaled plot plan, and other materials that may apply by the filing deadline stated in the instructions. Applicants must attend the hearing and present evidence supporting their request.
Who needs it
Property owners, all deed-listed owners, or other eligible applicants seeking zoning relief or appealing a zoning decision or violation in Swarthmore should file this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a Pennsylvania jurat stating the applicant was sworn and subscribed before a notary; the applicant signs the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Zoning Hearing Board application and instructions from the Borough.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide applicant and property information, describe the request, and gather the required plans and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary and have identification ready for the appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet with the notary by video and sign the application when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
File the notarized application, fee, and required materials with the Borough by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Swarthmore. 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 hearing application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when directed, and include the notarized form with the Borough’s required filing materials.
- Do I need to appear before a notary for this application?
- Yes. The application instructions say it must be notarized, and its jurat provides for the applicant to swear to and sign the statements before a notary.
- Can I notarize this Swarthmore form online?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by its commissioned online notaries under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Confirm with the Borough that it will accept an online-notarized application.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The instructions list an application fee, seven copies of a scaled plot plan, a deed copy, and other materials depending on the applicant’s circumstances. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
Zoning Hearing Board Application in other Pennsylvania cities
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