Clarks Summit, PA · Lackawanna County

No notary required

Application for Change in Use

Clarks Summit applicants use this application to request a zoning compliance certificate for a proposed change in a property’s use.

What this form is

This application lets an applicant request a certificate of Zoning Compliance for a proposed change in use in Clarks Summit. It asks for business, applicant, property owner, and property details, including the proposed and previous uses, location, lot size, zoning district, hours, and employee count. The form also calls for documentation addressing applicable performance standards and environmental protection requirements.

Who needs it

A business or property applicant requesting a zoning compliance certificate for a proposed change in use in Clarks Summit 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.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if different, property owner sign and date it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Application for Change in Use PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the applicant, business, property owner, and property details, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documentation

    Prepare documentation addressing performance standards and environmental protection requirements noted on the form.

  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 is the Clarks Summit Application for Change in Use?
It is an application to request a certificate of Zoning Compliance for a proposed change in use. It collects applicant, business, owner, and property information.
Who should complete this application?
An applicant requesting a zoning compliance certificate for a proposed change in use should complete it. The form includes fields for the applicant and, if different, the property owner.
Do I need a notary for the Application for Change in Use?
No. This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if different, property owner sign and date it. No sworn or notarized attachment is identified.
How do I submit the Application for Change in Use?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Change in Use doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Clarks Summit form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.