Luzerne, PA · Luzerne County
Rezone Application
This application requests a zoning change and is completed by a property owner or an applicant authorized by the owner.
What this form is
The application asks the city to rezone a property from its current classification to a requested classification and requests the reason and justification for the change. It asks for applicant and property details, current land use, and proposed development or use. Submit a legal description, property map, and justification statement; an applicant other than the owner must attach the owner’s signed authorization.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a zoning change, or an authorized applicant pursuing one on the owner’s behalf, completes 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 listed attachments and any owner authorization do not specify notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Rezone Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, current and requested zoning, proposed use, and the reason for the amendment.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach the legal description, property map, and justification statement. If the applicant is not the owner, attach the owner’s signed authorization.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the application.
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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 does the Luzerne Rezone Application request?
- It requests a change from the property’s current zoning classification to a requested classification and asks for the reason and justification for the proposed amendment.
- What attachments are required with the rezone application?
- Submit a legal description, a property map showing the area and relevant zoning information, and a statement explaining the reason or justification. An applicant other than the owner must also attach the owner’s signed authorization.
- Do I need a notary for the Rezone Application?
- No. The application calls for a signature and date, and its listed attachments and owner authorization do not specify notarization.
- How do I submit the Rezone Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.