New Castle, PA · Lawrence County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Property owners and other appellants use this application to ask New Castle’s Zoning Board of Appeals to review a decision or grant zoning relief.
What this form is
Use this application to appeal a Building Inspector’s decision or request a special exception or variance from the city zoning ordinance. It asks for appellant and property details, the appeal grounds or requested action, and relevant zoning information. The form calls for two copies of a property plan and any other information required by the Board; it also includes a supplement for describing requested deviations.
Who needs it
A person appealing a Building Inspector’s decision or seeking a zoning special exception or variance from New Castle’s Zoning Board of Appeals should complete 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 document is signed and dated without a notary; the form requests two copies of a property plan and any other information required by the Board.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide appellant and property information, describe the appeal or requested zoning relief, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Attachments
Include two copies of a plan of the affected real estate and any other information required by the Board.
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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
- What is the Zoning Board of Appeals application for?
- It is used to appeal a Building Inspector’s decision or request a special exception or variance from New Castle’s zoning ordinance.
- What information and attachments does the application request?
- The form asks for appellant and property details, the grounds for the appeal or requested action, and zoning information. It calls for two copies of a property plan and any other information required by the Board.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requests two copies of a property plan and any other information required by the Board.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.