Taylor, PA · Lackawanna County
Grading Application
Taylor Borough property owners use this application to request a zoning permit for proposed residential or commercial grading.
What this form is
The application requests the project location, property owner contact information, whether the property is on a corner lot, and whether the grading is residential or commercial. It applies to grading involving 50 or more cubic yards of cut or fill on a parcel of at least 0.5 acre; those applications require Planning Commission Engineer review before a zoning permit is issued and an additional review fee of at least $200.
Who needs it
Property owners proposing grading that meets the application’s stated volume and parcel-size thresholds need to submit it for review before a zoning permit is issued.
How to submit it
Return the completed application to Taylor Borough Zoning Officer, 122 Union Street, Taylor, PA 18517; include an issued highway permit copy for a state-highway location.
About notarization
This document is completed without a notary; it requires no notarized attachment, and its statements must be represented as true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Taylor Borough Grading Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the project location, property owner information, corner-lot response, and type of proposed grading.
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Gather Required Attachment
If the location is on a state highway, include a copy of the issued highway permit.
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Return It To The Borough
Return the completed application to the Taylor Borough Zoning Officer at 122 Union Street, Taylor, PA 18517.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Grading Application?
- No. This application does not require a notary or a notarized attachment; it states that the applicant's facts and answers are true and correct.
- How do I submit the Grading Application?
- Return the completed application to the Taylor Borough Zoning Officer at 122 Union Street, Taylor, PA 18517. Include an issued highway permit copy if the location is on a state highway.
- When does the grading application apply?
- The document says its grading provisions apply to activity involving 50 or more cubic yards of cut or fill on a parcel of at least 0.5 acre.
- Does grading require an engineering review?
- Applications covered by the grading provisions must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission Engineer before a zoning permit is issued. The document states an additional review fee of at least $200.