Elizabethtown, PA · Lancaster County

No notary required

Zoning Hearing Board Special Exception or Variance Application

Elizabethtown Borough property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning special exception or variance from the Zoning Hearing Board.

What this form is

Use this application to request a special exception or variance from the Elizabethtown Borough Zoning Hearing Board. The information sheet explains each request type and says applicants must present special exception applications to the Borough Planning Commission for review and comment. The application asks for applicant and property details, zoning and use information, reasons for the request, a signature, and supporting materials; it lists an $850 non-refundable fee.

Who needs it

A person seeking a zoning special exception or variance for property in Elizabethtown Borough should complete and submit 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 application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists supporting drawings, photographs, ownership proof, and a fee check, but no sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Hearing Board Special Exception or Variance Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Choose special exception or variance and fill in applicant, property, zoning, use, and request information.

  3. 3

    Gather Listed Materials

    Include applicable drawings, plans, photographs, proof of ownership, and a $850 check payable to Elizabethtown Borough.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Borough

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Elizabethtown zoning application request?
It lets an applicant request a special exception or variance from the Borough Zoning Hearing Board and provide property, zoning, use, and request details.
What should I include with the application?
The form lists drawings or sketches, blueprints, architectural renderings, photographs, proof of ownership, and a $850 check payable to Elizabethtown Borough.
Do I need a notary for the zoning application?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the listed supporting materials do not include a sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the zoning application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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