Mountville, PA · Lancaster County
Zoning and Building Permit Application
Mountville Borough’s application is for property owners or authorized applicants seeking zoning or building approval for construction, alterations, changes of use, and other listed projects.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to request a Mountville Borough zoning and/or building permit for proposed work or a change in property use. It collects applicant, property, contractor, and project details, and requires a plot or site plan drawn to scale before the application is considered complete. An applicant claiming the electrical exemption must also complete the affidavit on page 6 and sign it before a notary.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants proposing construction, alterations, a change of use, or another listed project in Mountville Borough should submit this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get Mountville Borough’s zoning and building permit application and review its project fields and instructions.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide applicant, property, contractor, and project information, and prepare the required plot or site plan drawn to scale.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If claiming the electrical exemption, book a commissioned online notary for the affidavit on page 6.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the electrical exemption affidavit during the online notarization; do not sign it beforehand.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Submit the completed application and required site plan to Mountville Borough for processing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mountville. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the electrical exemption affidavit?
- Complete the page 6 affidavit if claiming the electrical exemption. The applicant must sign it in the presence of a notary, and the form says it must be signed and sealed to be valid.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit application?
- The form’s notary block is on the electrical exemption affidavit on page 6. The applicant claiming that exemption signs the affidavit before the notary; the main application also has a separate applicant signature line.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization for commissioned online notaries. Check that the Borough will accept the notarized affidavit for your application; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- What must I include with the permit application?
- Submit a plot or site plan drawn to scale showing the lot, existing and proposed structures, relevant site features, and setbacks. The form says the application will not be considered complete or processed until the plan is submitted.
Zoning and Building Permit Application in other Pennsylvania cities
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