Wilkes-Barre, PA · Luzerne County
Application for Certificate of Nonconformity
Property owners use this application to ask Wilkes-Barre’s Office of Planning and Zoning for a Certificate of Nonconformity for a property.
What this form is
The application asks the city to review whether a property’s use or structures qualify as nonconforming under the zoning ordinance. It asks about the property, owner, current use, ownership history, lot and building dimensions, and any zoning variance. The instructions say to apply when the use or structure meets the ordinance’s definition, and to provide evidence of continued use or structure since 2012 when applicable.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a Certificate of Nonconformity for a property in Wilkes-Barre should complete and sign this application.
How to submit it
Include the nonrefundable $100 application fee payable to the City of Wilkes-Barre and submit the original signed application to the Office of Planning and Zoning, 40 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18711.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the listed supporting property-owner or neighboring-owner affidavits may be sworn and notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Certificate of Nonconformity PDF.
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Complete The Application
The property owner should answer all questions completely and accurately, then sign the application.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include applicable items such as a site plan, deed copy, utility bills, zoning decision, or supporting affidavits.
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Submit To The City
Include the $100 nonrefundable fee and submit the original signed application to the Office of Planning and Zoning.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Certificate of Nonconformity application ask for?
- It requests property and owner details, current use and its history, lot and building dimensions, variance information, and supporting documents or evidence.
- Who should complete this application?
- The instructions say the property owner must complete and sign the application. It is for a request concerning a property’s use or structures.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Nonconformity application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; however, supporting property-owner or neighboring-owner affidavits listed on the form may be sworn and notarized.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Nonconformity application?
- Include the $100 nonrefundable application fee and submit the original signed application to the Office of Planning and Zoning at 40 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre.