What is the Zoning Hearing Board Application for?

It requests a hearing before the St. Marys Zoning Hearing Board for an appeal, special exception, or variance. The applicant must provide an explanation and justification.

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board Application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it asks for no notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board Application?

Submit the completed application with a zoning permit application, required supplemental materials, and a $400 check payable to the City of St. Marys at 11 Lafayette Street, St. Marys, Pennsylvania 15857.

What supporting materials should I include?

The procedure lists a scaled site plan, photographs, and a deed, signed sales agreement, or lease. It requests two copies of supplemental information, or six copies if materials are larger than 8½ by 11 inches.

St. Marys, PA · Elk County

No notary required

Zoning Hearing Board Application

Property owners and applicants use this application to request a St. Marys Zoning Hearing Board hearing for an appeal, special exception, or variance.

What this form is

The application requests a hearing on an appeal, special exception, or variance and asks for the property address, the request, and an explanation and justification. Submit it with a zoning permit application and supporting materials, including a site plan, photographs, and property deed, sales agreement, or lease. The procedure also calls for a $400 check payable to the City of St. Marys.

Who needs it

A property owner or applicant seeking a Zoning Hearing Board hearing for an appeal, special exception, or variance needs to complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application, zoning permit application, two copies of supplemental information, and a $400 check payable to the City of St. Marys at 11 Lafayette Street, St. Marys, Pennsylvania 15857. Provide six copies of supplemental materials larger than 8½ by 11 inches.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks for no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Zoning Hearing Board Application PDF.
2
Complete and Sign
Enter the property address, circle the request type, explain and justify the request, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include a zoning permit application, site plan, photographs, property deed, signed sales agreement, or lease, and any relevant supplemental information.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the application packet and a $400 check payable to the City of St. Marys at 11 Lafayette Street, St. Marys, Pennsylvania 15857.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Zoning Hearing Board Application for?: It requests a hearing before the St. Marys Zoning Hearing Board for an appeal, special exception, or variance. The applicant must provide an explanation and justification.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it asks for no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board Application?: Submit the completed application with a zoning permit application, required supplemental materials, and a $400 check payable to the City of St. Marys at 11 Lafayette Street, St. Marys, Pennsylvania 15857.
What supporting materials should I include?: The procedure lists a scaled site plan, photographs, and a deed, signed sales agreement, or lease. It requests two copies of supplemental information, or six copies if materials are larger than 8½ by 11 inches.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Hearing Board Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another St. Marys form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.