Carbondale, PA · Lackawanna County

No notary required

Application for a Zoning Permit of Appeal

Carbondale’s zoning appeal application is for applicants seeking a variance, special exception, interpretation, or appeal concerning a property.

What this form is

This application is for people seeking a zoning-related action concerning a property in Carbondale. It lists options for a variance, special exception, interpretation, or appeal and asks for the applicant’s contact information, interest in the property, property details, and the requested action. The form also requests prior decisions when applicable and includes spaces for hearing and review information.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking a variance, special exception, interpretation, or appeal concerning a property in Carbondale needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists City of Carbondale, 1 N Main Street, Carbondale, PA 18407.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Carbondale Application for a Zoning Permit of Appeal PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Select the action requested and provide applicant, attorney, property, and requested-action information.

  3. 3

    Gather Any Attachments

    If necessary, attach a map, pictures, or sketches. Attach a true copy of any prior order, requirement, decision, or determination.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

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

Frequently asked questions

What actions can I request with the zoning appeal application?
The form lists four options: variance, special exception, interpretation, and appeal. It also asks the applicant to describe the action sought.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant contact details, whether the applicant has an attorney, the applicant’s interest in the property, a property description, and the action sought. It may also require a prior decision.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Permit of Appeal application?
No. This application is signed without a notary. The form lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Zoning Permit of Appeal application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the City of Carbondale at 1 N Main Street.

Need something notarized?

This Application for a Zoning Permit of Appeal doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Carbondale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.