Ridgway, PA · Elk County
Application for Zoning Appeal
Ridgway property owners or other appellants use this application to ask the Zoning Hearing Board to review a zoning matter.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Zoning Hearing Board determination after the Zoning Office has not granted the matter. It asks for appellant and property details, the type and basis of the appeal, and names and addresses of affected owners within 300 feet. The form lists a $250 residential or $350 commercial application fee and says an escrow deposit may be required.
Who needs it
An appellant seeking an ordinance interpretation, special exception, or variance from Ridgway’s Zoning Hearing Board needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Secretary of the Zoning Hearing Board, Borough of Ridgway, 108 Main Street, Ridgway, PA 15853. The form lists a $250 residential or $350 commercial application fee and says an escrow deposit may be required.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; the appellant signs and dates the certification, and no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Ridgway Application for Zoning Appeal PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter appellant and property information, identify the requested appeal, and explain its grounds.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include any papers or plans submitted with the application and list affected owners and their current mailing addresses.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the certification, then submit the application to the Secretary of the Zoning Hearing Board at the listed borough address.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Ridgway zoning appeal application request?
- It asks the Zoning Hearing Board to consider an ordinance interpretation, special exception, or variance that was not granted by the Zoning Office.
- Who should complete this application?
- An appellant seeking a Zoning Hearing Board determination should provide appellant and property information, appeal grounds, and the names and addresses of affected owners within 300 feet.
- How do I submit the zoning appeal application?
- Submit it to the Secretary of the Zoning Hearing Board, Borough of Ridgway, 108 Main Street, Ridgway, PA 15853. The form lists residential and commercial application fees.
- Do I need a notary for the zoning appeal application?
- No. The appellant signs and dates the certification; the form does not specify a sworn or notarized attachment.