Chambersburg, PA · Franklin County
Land Use Permit Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a Chambersburg land use permit for construction, demolition, signs, or a change of use.
What this form is
Use this application when remodeling, building or demolishing a structure, erecting a sign, or changing the use of a building or lot in Chambersburg. It asks for property, contact, contractor, project, and site details, including the type of land use and estimated cost. Include a site plan; additional plans are required for certain projects, such as new commercial construction, changes of use, and signs.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant planning construction, demolition, a sign, or a change of use in Chambersburg should complete this application.
How to submit it
The form lists return details for the Borough of Chambersburg at 100 South Second Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201, and for Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance at 1013 Wayne Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Chambersburg Land Use Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Applicant Section
Fill in the property, contact, contractor, project, and land use details in Part 1.
- 3
Gather Required Plans
Attach a site plan; include additional plans required for your project, such as electric, plumbing, floor, or sign plans.
- 4
Sign And Date The Application
The property owner signs and dates the application.
- 5
Return The Application
Use the Borough or Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance return details listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Land Use Permit Application?
- No. The application has a property owner signature and date line but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Land Use Permit Application?
- The form lists return details for the Borough at 100 South Second Street and Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance at 1013 Wayne Avenue, both in Chambersburg.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a site plan showing property lines, distances to the proposed work or use area, and existing buildings. Some projects also require electric, plumbing, floor, or sign plans.
- Is there a fee for a Chambersburg Land Use Permit?
- The application states there is no fee for a Land Use Permit. It notes that fees may apply to other permits issued by Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance.