Coopersburg, PA · Lehigh County
Zoning Hearing Board Application
Coopersburg property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning variance, special exception, interpretation, or appeal.
What this form is
Use this application to ask the Coopersburg Zoning Hearing Board for a variance, special exception, interpretation, or appeal of a zoning officer determination or enforcement notice. The form requests applicant and property details, the basis for the request, and signatures from both applicant and owner when they differ. The borough requires the application, a $600 non-refundable fee, and five copies of a property plan before scheduling a meeting.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking zoning board review in Coopersburg must complete this application and obtain the property owner's written approval.
How to submit it
Return the application to the Borough of Coopersburg at 5 N. Main St., Coopersburg, PA 18036, with the $600 non-refundable fee and five copies of the property plan. The first three listed items must be returned before a meeting is scheduled.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; applicants must also be prepared to present testimony under oath at the hearing.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Hearing Board application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property information, describe the request and supporting facts, and provide the required signatures.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the $600 non-refundable fee and five copies of a property plan drawn to scale with proposed changes.
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Submit To The Borough
Return the application and required materials to 5 N. Main St., Coopersburg, PA 18036, before the meeting is scheduled.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Zoning Hearing Board application request?
- It requests a variance, special exception, interpretation, or appeal of a zoning officer determination or enforcement notice. Applicants provide property details and reasons supporting their request.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Applicants must be prepared to present testimony under oath at the hearing.
- How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board application?
- Return it to the borough at 5 N. Main St., Coopersburg, PA 18036, with the $600 non-refundable fee and five copies of a property plan.
- What must I include with the application?
- The borough requires the application, a $600 non-refundable fee, and five copies of a property plan drawn to scale with proposed changes. If counsel submits a supporting memorandum, include five copies.