West Hazleton, PA · Luzerne County
Zoning Appeal Application
This application and accompanying affidavit are for property owners, tenants, agents, or prospective purchasers seeking a West Hazleton Zoning Hearing Board review of a zoning determination or property issue.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to explain the zoning issue, identify the affected property, and state why the Zoning Hearing Board should approve the requested action. West Hazleton requires the completed application and notarized affidavit, with payment, to be returned to the license and permit clerk. Applicants must bring the affidavit and receipt to the hearing; the form also lists a deed and, when applicable, a sale agreement or lease-to-buy agreement and a property drawing.
Who needs it
Property owners, tenants, agents, or prospective purchasers seeking a West Hazleton Zoning Hearing Board review must submit the application and accompanying affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit carries a notarial acknowledgment block beginning “Before me”; the appellant and property owner sign the form, with a tenant signature if applicable.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Download the West Hazleton Zoning Appeal Application and accompanying affidavit.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant, property, appeal, and hardship information legibly.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization for the affidavit with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during your online notary appointment and complete the notarial acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Return the application, notarized affidavit, and payment to the license and permit clerk; bring the required documents to the hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Hazleton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the West Hazleton zoning appeal application?
- Return the completed application and notarized affidavit with payment to the license and permit clerk. Bring the affidavit and receipt to the hearing, along with the property documents requested on the form.
- Do I need to bring anything to the zoning hearing?
- The form says to bring the affidavit and receipt, a copy of the deed, and a drawing of a proposed subdivision, alteration, or addition. If you do not own the property, bring an official sale agreement or lease-to-buy agreement.
- Can I notarize the affidavit online?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit by video; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- Who must attend the zoning hearing?
- The form states that the property owner must attend and that a deed must be presented. It also says the owner must be present along with a copy of the deed.
Zoning Appeal Application in other Luzerne County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.