Emmaus, PA · Lehigh County
Zoning Hearing Board Application
Property applicants use this form to request a variance, special exception, or zoning ordinance interpretation from the Emmaus Zoning Hearing Board.
What this form is
This application asks the Emmaus Zoning Hearing Board for a variance, special exception, or interpretation of a section of the Borough zoning ordinance. It collects applicant and property details, current and proposed uses, and the reasons supporting the request. Applicants also provide information about the property and, for variance applications, explain the circumstances and how approval would affect the neighborhood.
Who needs it
A person seeking a zoning variance, special exception, or ordinance interpretation for a property in Emmaus 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 application is signed and dated without a notary; the form calls for applicant and, when different, property owner signatures, with no sworn attachment noted.
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 Form
Enter the applicant and property information, request type, and reasons supporting the application.
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Gather Required Signatures
Sign and date the application. If the applicant is not the owner, the form says both must sign.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zoning Hearing Board Application for?
- Use it to request a variance, special exception, or interpretation of a section of the Emmaus zoning ordinance for a property.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, current and proposed uses, the ordinance section and reasons for the request, and supporting information for variance applications.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It calls for the applicant's signature and, if the applicant is not the owner, the owner's signature.
- How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.