Mount Joy, PA · Lancaster County
Zoning & Building Permit Application
Property owners, contractors, and other designated applicants use this application to request zoning and building permits for projects in Mount Joy.
What this form is
The application collects the project address, owner and contractor details, project scope, construction costs, and other information for zoning and building permit review. Mount Joy requires a stormwater review and permit for all projects; the form also lists site plans and construction drawings, plus certain records when applicable. The applicant signs a certification about the project, property access, and compliance with borough requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, design professionals, or other designated applicants submit this application for a project in Mount Joy Borough.
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; its certification refers to unsworn falsification and does not identify a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Mount Joy Zoning & Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property, project, owner, contractor, and design professional information requested on the form.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include two sets of site or plot plans and construction drawings. Add the listed water and sewer permit or prior decisions when applicable.
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Sign And Date
Review and sign the application certification, then enter the date.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning & Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Its certification refers to unsworn falsification and does not identify a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Zoning & Building Permit Application?
- The application does not state where to submit it. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. For commercial projects, construction drawings may be sent digitally to [email protected].
- What should I include with the application?
- The form lists two sets of site or plot plans and two sets of construction drawings. Include a water and sewer connection permit or prior borough decisions when applicable.
- Does the application cover stormwater review?
- The form states that stormwater review and a permit are required for all projects in Mount Joy Borough to determine whether a project is exempt, minor, or major.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning & Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mount Joy form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.