Jessup, PA · Lackawanna County
Application for Zoning Permit
Property owners and applicants use this application to request zoning approval for proposed construction, property changes, or other listed work in Jessup.
What this form is
The application requests a zoning permit for work such as erecting or altering a structure, changing a use, installing a pool, or establishing a home occupation. It asks for property and contact information, project details, construction cost, and a plot plan showing property lines, structures, streets, and other site features. The applicant and owner must both sign if they are different people.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a zoning permit for proposed work in Jessup should complete this application and provide the required plot plan and any applicable supporting materials.
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 no submission address, email, portal, or fee.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and owner sign and date it, and both signatures are required if they are different people.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the zoning permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the property, contact, construction, and project information requested on the form.
- 3
Gather Plot Plan And Attachments
Include a plot plan and any applicable elevation certificate or sign proof; complete the Application for COA if the property is in a historic district.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application; the owner must also sign if different from the applicant. Submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Jessup zoning permit application for?
- It requests a zoning permit for proposed work, including construction, changes of use, fences, pools, signs, parking areas, and home occupations.
- What information and attachments does the application ask for?
- It asks for property, contact, and project details, plus a plot plan. Attach an elevation certificate if applicable; sign applications require sign proof, and historic-district properties must also complete an Application for COA.
- Do I need a notary for the Jessup zoning permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Both the applicant and owner must sign if they are different people.
- How do I submit the Jessup zoning permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form does not list a submission address, email, portal, or fee.