Kingston, PA · Luzerne County
Zoning Hearing Board Application for Appeal and Hearing
Kingston property owners and applicants use this application to request a Zoning Hearing Board hearing for a zoning appeal, variance, special exception, or challenge.
What this form is
Use this application to request a hearing before Kingston’s Zoning Hearing Board for a variance, special exception, review of a zoning officer’s decision, or validity challenge. It asks for property and applicant details, zoning and flood districts, current and proposed uses, the nature and grounds of the request, and applicable zoning documents. Include a zoning permit application or violation notice and related zoning officer information if applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants seeking a Zoning Hearing Board hearing for a listed appeal, variance, special exception, or validity challenge 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 and dated by the applicant and, if necessary, the owner; it does not require a notary or identify a sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Zoning Hearing Board Application for Appeal and Hearing.
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Complete the Application
Provide the property, applicant, owner if applicable, zoning, use, appeal type, request, and grounds information.
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Gather Applicable Attachments
If applicable, include a zoning permit application or zoning violation notice and related information from the zoning officer.
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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 Kingston Zoning Hearing Board application for?
- It requests a hearing for a variance, special exception, review of a zoning officer’s decision, or a validity challenge based on substantive or procedural grounds.
- What information and attachments does the application ask for?
- It asks for property, applicant, owner, zoning district, flood zone, land or structure use, appeal type, and the request’s grounds. Include a zoning permit application or violation notice and related zoning officer information if applicable.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board application?
- No. The application is signed and dated by the applicant and, if necessary, the owner. It does not require a notary or identify a sworn attachment.
- 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.