Waynesboro, PA · Franklin County
Variance/Special Exception Application
Waynesboro applicants use this application to request a variance or special exception, appeal a Zoning Officer determination, or challenge the Zoning Ordinance.
What this form is
This application asks the Borough of Waynesboro Zoning Hearing Board to consider a variance, special exception, appeal from a Zoning Officer determination, or challenge to the validity of the Zoning Ordinance. It requests applicant, owner, and attorney information; property and zoning details; the proposed use; and reasons for the request. Applicants must submit supporting documentation and plans and may need to provide testimony at Planning Commission meetings and required public hearings.
Who needs it
A property applicant seeking zoning relief, appealing a Zoning Officer determination, or challenging the Zoning Ordinance completes this application.
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; it requires supporting documentation and plans, but identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance/Special Exception Application.
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Complete The Application
Select the reason for applying and provide applicant, property, zoning, proposed-use, and prior-application information.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include supporting documentation and plans sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the applicable criteria.
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Sign And Submit
Sign the application and submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What requests can I make with this application?
- Select a variance request, special exception request, appeal from a Zoning Officer determination, or challenge to the validity of the Zoning Ordinance.
- What information and documents does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant, owner, and attorney details, property information, zoning sections, proposed use, and reasons for the request. Supporting documentation and plans must also be submitted.
- Do I need a notary for the Variance/Special Exception Application?
- No. The application has a signature line but no notary block. It requires supporting documentation and plans, but does not identify a sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Variance/Special Exception Application?
- The document does not give a submission address or contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Variance/Special Exception Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Waynesboro form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.