Do I need a notary for the Building / Zoning Permit Application?

No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block or notarized attachment; the applicant certifies the information is true and correct.

What plans and documents must accompany the application?

All applications require detailed site plans. The form also requires building construction plans and, if required, water, sewer, and highway permits; the number of plan sets depends on plan size.

Can I start work before the permits are issued?

No. The application says you cannot begin excavation or construction until the required zoning and building permits have been issued and paid for and picked up.

Strasburg, PA · Lancaster County

No notary required

Building / Zoning Permit Application

Strasburg Borough’s application is for property owners or applicants seeking zoning and, when applicable, building permits for proposed construction or property use.

What this form is

Use this application to request zoning and, if applicable, building permits for work or a proposed use in Strasburg Borough. It asks for project details, applicant and property information, cost, square footage, and contractor information, and includes owner certifications and signature lines. Applicants must provide site plans and applicable construction plans and permits; the form says work cannot begin or the property be occupied for the proposed use until required permits are issued.

Who needs it

Property owners or other applicants proposing construction, alterations, demolition, or a change of use in Strasburg Borough should complete the application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to Strasburg Borough, 145 Precision Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579. For plans larger than 11” x 17”, email one electronic copy to [email protected] and submit the required printed sets.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, and the applicant certifies the information is true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Building / Zoning Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter project, applicant, property, cost, and contractor information, then complete the required owner certifications and signatures.
3
Gather Plans And Permits
Include detailed site plans and applicable construction plans, plus water, sewer, or highway permits if required.
4
Submit To Strasburg Borough
Submit the application to the Borough at 145 Precision Avenue. Email an electronic copy of plans larger than 11” x 17” to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building / Zoning Permit Application?: No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block or notarized attachment; the applicant certifies the information is true and correct.
How do I submit the Building / Zoning Permit Application?: Submit it to Strasburg Borough at 145 Precision Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579. For plans larger than 11” x 17”, email one electronic copy to [email protected] and provide the required printed sets.
What plans and documents must accompany the application?: All applications require detailed site plans. The form also requires building construction plans and, if required, water, sewer, and highway permits; the number of plan sets depends on plan size.
Can I start work before the permits are issued?: No. The application says you cannot begin excavation or construction until the required zoning and building permits have been issued and paid for and picked up.

Need something notarized?

This Building / Zoning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Strasburg form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.