Freeland, PA · Luzerne County
Certificate of Nonconformance (Pre-Existing)
This application lets a property owner or other interested person ask Freeland Borough to certify a pre-existing nonconforming use, structure, or lot.
What this form is
Use this application to request a certificate for land, a lot, use, or structure that existed before the application date. The form asks for the property location, Luzerne County PIN, zoning district, applicant and owner details, the applicant’s interest if not the owner, and a reason describing the nature and intensity of the nonconformance. It lists a $50 fee.
Who needs it
A property owner or other person interested in land with a pre-existing nonconforming use, structure, or lot may apply for certification.
How to submit it
The form lists Freeland Borough at PO Box 148/526 Fern Street, Freeland, PA 18224, and a $50 fee.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner and, if different, the applicant sign the request.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Nonconformance (Pre-Existing) application.
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Complete the Application
Enter the property, zoning, applicant, and owner information, and explain the reason for the request.
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Gather Any Extra Information
Use an additional sheet if needed to explain the nature and intensity of the nonconformance.
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Submit to Freeland Borough
Use the borough address listed on the form and note the listed $50 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Certificate of Nonconformance application do?
- It lets an interested person ask Freeland Borough to certify that land, a lot, use, or structure existed before the application date.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests property, zoning, applicant, and owner details, plus the applicant’s interest in the property and a reason describing the nature and intensity of the nonconformance.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Nonconformance application?
- The form lists Freeland Borough at PO Box 148/526 Fern Street, Freeland, PA 18224. It also lists a $50 fee.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Nonconformance application?
- No. The owner and, if different, the applicant sign the request; the document does not require a notary.
Need something notarized?
This Certificate of Nonconformance (Pre-Existing) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Freeland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.