Emmaus, PA · Lehigh County
Application for Permit as Required by Borough Zoning Ordinance
Property owners or their authorized applicants use this form to request a permit for proposed building work, changes to land use, or occupancy in Emmaus.
What this form is
This application requests a permit to erect or alter a structure or use property for the purposes described on the form. It is for proposed work or land use subject to the Borough zoning ordinance. Applicants provide the property location and ownership, present and proposed uses, work description, estimated construction value, and applicant details; the form also includes borough review fields.
Who needs it
Property owners, lessees, or authorized agents seeking a permit for proposed construction, alterations, land use, or occupancy in Emmaus need 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 application is signed without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Emmaus zoning and building permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the property, ownership, present and proposed use, work description, estimated construction value, and applicant information.
- 3
Gather Any Plans
The form asks whether a plan is attached and describes the proposed structure location as shown on a diagram attached to the sheet.
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Sign And Submit
Sign the application and submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Emmaus zoning and building permit application for?
- It requests a permit to erect or alter a structure or use property for the purposes described on the form. It also asks for proposed work and property details.
- Who can apply for this permit?
- The form asks for the applicant's name and address and whether the applicant is the property owner, lessee, or an authorized agent for the owner.
- Do I need a notary for the Emmaus permit application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Emmaus permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.