Exeter, PA · Luzerne County

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Zoning Permit Application

Exeter Borough property owners or applicants use this application to request zoning approval for proposed construction, property uses, fences, pools, signs, and other listed projects.

What this form is

This application asks for the property location, zoning district, applicant and owner contact information, proposed project details, lot and structure dimensions, and a narrative describing the proposed use. Applicants must attach a site plan drawn to scale showing applicable property and development details, and the property owner must sign. The form also includes borough review sections and information about zoning hearings.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking zoning approval for a listed project or property use in Exeter Borough should complete the application and obtain the property owner's signature.

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 applicant and property owner sign, and no sworn attachment is stated.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Permit Application and review its instructions and project options.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the property, applicant, owner, project, lot, and structure information, and provide the requested narrative.

  3. 3

    Gather The Site Plan

    Attach a site plan drawn to scale that shows applicable lot dimensions, structures, setbacks, and off-street parking.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Have the applicant and property owner sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Permit Application?
No. The application calls for the applicant's and property owner's signatures and dates, but does not require notarization. It does not state that an attachment must be sworn.
How do I submit the Zoning Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for property, applicant, and owner details; the proposed project and use; and lot and structure measurements. It also requests a narrative and a site plan drawn to scale.
Does the property owner have to sign?
Yes. The form says the owner's signature is always required, even when the applicant is not the owner. If one person is both applicant and owner, that person should sign both lines.

Need something notarized?

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