Waterford, PA · Erie County

No notary required

Zoning Certificate of Use

Waterford property owners apply for a zoning certificate describing the intended use of a location and provide the owner’s contact details.

What this form is

This application requests a zoning certificate for a location in Waterford Borough and describes the use planned there. It asks for the location’s address and block or lot number, the intended use, and the owner’s signature, date, address, and telephone number. A lessee’s signature and contact information are included if applicable; the form states that permission is granted for the occupancy described.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking a zoning certificate for a location in Waterford Borough should complete the application, with a lessee completing the additional section if applicable.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner signs and dates it, and a lessee also signs and dates it if applicable.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Waterford Zoning Certificate of Use application.

  2. 2

    Complete the Location Details

    Enter the location’s address and block or lot number, and describe the intended use.

  3. 3

    Sign and Date the Form

    The owner signs and dates the application and provides contact details; a lessee completes the section if applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit the form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Waterford Zoning Certificate of Use application?
It is an application for a zoning certificate that identifies a location and its planned use. The form provides for the owner’s signature and contact details, plus a lessee section if applicable.
Who completes this application?
The property owner completes the application for the location and its intended use. If applicable, a lessee also provides a signature, date, address, and telephone number.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Certificate of Use?
No. This document is signed without a notary; the owner signs and dates it, and a lessee also signs and dates it if applicable.
How do I submit the Zoning Certificate of Use application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Certificate of Use doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Waterford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.