Edinboro, PA · Erie County
Driveway and Sidewalk Zoning Application
This application requests Borough approval for driveway or sidewalk construction or replacement, and is filed by the property owner or contractor with Edinboro’s Building and Zoning Department.
- 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 permit for a new or replacement driveway or sidewalk in the Borough of Edinboro. It collects property, owner, contractor, and project details and requires a drawing showing property dimensions, structures, obstructions, and the proposed work. The attached affidavit confirms the applicant accepts responsibility for replacement if Borough utility work requires removal of the driveway or sidewalk in the right of way.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors seeking Borough approval to construct or replace a driveway or sidewalk should complete and submit this application with the required drawing and affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Borough of Edinboro driveway and sidewalk zoning application and its attached affidavit.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide the property, owner, contractor, and project details, and prepare the required drawing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm the affidavit before the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Send the completed application, drawing, and affidavit to the Edinboro Building and Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Edinboro. 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 submit the driveway or sidewalk application?
- Complete the application, attach the required drawing and affidavit, and submit them to the Borough of Edinboro Building and Zoning Department. Contact the Borough about its current submission process.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The attached affidavit includes a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me block. The applicant identified as the affiant signs and swears or affirms the conditions before a notary.
- Can I notarize the affidavit online?
- Pennsylvania has authorized remote online notarization by its notaries since 2020 under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. You can sign before a commissioned online notary by video; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- What should the application drawing show?
- The form asks for a graph drawing showing property dimensions, structures, obstructions, and the location and dimensions of the proposed driveway or sidewalk.