North East, PA · Erie County
Application for Zoning Hearing
Property owners and other applicants use this form to request a hearing before the Borough of North East Zoning Hearing Board.
What this form is
The application asks for applicant and property details, zoning classification, proposed use, the type of zoning request, and reasons the Zoning Hearing Board should approve it. The borough requires the completed application at its office 20 days before the hearing, along with the non-refundable application fee and a sketch or plot plan showing existing and proposed property lines and structures.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a Zoning Hearing Board hearing for a variance, special exception, interpretation, validity challenge, or appeal should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Borough Office at 31 W. Main St., North East, PA 16428, 20 days before the hearing. Include the non-refundable application fee and a sketch or plot plan showing existing and proposed property lines and structures.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the form lists no notarized attachment or related sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Borough of North East Application for Zoning Hearing.
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Complete the Form
Provide applicant and property details, select the zoning request type, and explain why the board should approve your request.
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Gather Required Items
Include the non-refundable application fee and a sketch or plot plan showing existing and proposed property lines and structures.
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Submit to the Borough
Deliver the application to the Borough Office 20 days before the hearing.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application; it lists no notarized attachment or related sworn step.
- How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Application?
- Submit it to the Borough Office at 31 W. Main St., North East, PA 16428, 20 days before the hearing, with the application fee and a sketch or plot plan.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, zoning classification, proposed use, the type of request, and reasons the board should approve it.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include the non-refundable application fee and a sketch or plot plan showing existing and proposed property lines and structures.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Zoning Hearing doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another North East form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.