Edinboro, PA · Erie County
Fence / Retaining Wall Zoning Application
Property owners or contractors use this application to request zoning approval for a new or replacement fence or retaining wall in Edinboro.
What this form is
This application records the property and applicant details, contractor information, and proposed fence or retaining wall specifications, including its height, length, style, material, cost, and start date. The form asks applicants to provide a sketch plan. The Borough notes that retaining walls may require a building permit, and warns that fines may be assessed for starting work without a permit.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning a new or replacement fence or retaining wall in Edinboro can use this zoning application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and sketch plan to the Borough of Edinboro Zoning and Building Department, 124 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA 16412; the form lists a $25 payment.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks for no sworn or notarized attachment, only a sketch plan.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Fence / Retaining Wall Zoning Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, contractor, and project details, including the proposed work and its specifications.
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Prepare The Sketch Plan
Provide a sketch plan for the work to be completed, as requested on the form.
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Submit To The Borough
Submit the application and sketch plan to the Borough of Edinboro Zoning and Building Department; the form lists a $25 payment.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Fence / Retaining Wall Zoning Application for?
- It records property, applicant, contractor, and project details for a proposed fence or retaining wall in Edinboro. The form asks for a sketch plan.
- Do I need a notary for the Fence / Retaining Wall Zoning Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It asks for no sworn or notarized attachment, only a sketch plan.
- How do I submit the Fence / Retaining Wall Zoning Application?
- Submit the completed application and sketch plan to the Borough of Edinboro Zoning and Building Department at 124 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA 16412. The form lists a $25 payment.
- Does a retaining wall require a building permit?
- The form notes that retaining walls may require a building permit.
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This Fence / Retaining Wall Zoning Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Edinboro form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.