How do I submit the Minor Subdivision Application?

Attach 15 copies of the application, narrative reports, and prefolded subdivision plans, along with applicable supporting materials. The form names the Bureau of Planning and Zoning and requires attendance at the Planning Commission meeting.

What attachments does the application require?

The application requests a narrative report, a copy of the existing deed description, and copies of proposed deed descriptions. It also calls for 15 copies of the application, reports, and prefolded subdivision plans, plus applicable supporting materials.

Who must attend the Planning Commission meeting?

The parties signing the application or their designated representative must attend the meeting at which the application will be considered. The form says failure to attend may result in tabling or denial.

Wilkes-Barre, PA · Luzerne County

No notary required

Minor Subdivision Application

Property owners and applicants use this application to request city review of a proposed minor subdivision and provide property and lot details.

What this form is

The application provides information for the Bureau of Planning and Zoning to review a proposed minor subdivision. It asks for applicant, owner, surveyor or engineer, property, lot dimensions, zoning, and proposed-use details. Applicants must attach a narrative report, existing and proposed deed descriptions, and 15 copies of the application, reports, and folded subdivision plan, along with applicable supporting materials.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking approval for a minor subdivision in Wilkes-Barre should complete this application with the property owner and registered surveyor or engineer information.

How to submit it

The application instructs applicants to attach 15 copies of the application, narrative reports, and prefolded subdivision plans, plus applicable supporting materials. It names the Bureau of Planning and Zoning and requires the applicant or a representative to attend the Planning Commission meeting.

About notarization

The application has applicant and owner signature lines but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Minor Subdivision Application for a proposed subdivision in Wilkes-Barre.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant, owner, surveyor or engineer, property, lot, zoning, and proposed-use information.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach the narrative report and deed descriptions, and prepare 15 copies of the application, reports, and prefolded subdivision plan with applicable supporting materials.
4
Submit And Attend
Submit the materials to the Bureau of Planning and Zoning and attend the Planning Commission meeting, or designate a representative to attend.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Minor Subdivision Application?: No. The application has applicant and owner signature lines but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Minor Subdivision Application?: Attach 15 copies of the application, narrative reports, and prefolded subdivision plans, along with applicable supporting materials. The form names the Bureau of Planning and Zoning and requires attendance at the Planning Commission meeting.
What attachments does the application require?: The application requests a narrative report, a copy of the existing deed description, and copies of proposed deed descriptions. It also calls for 15 copies of the application, reports, and prefolded subdivision plans, plus applicable supporting materials.
Who must attend the Planning Commission meeting?: The parties signing the application or their designated representative must attend the meeting at which the application will be considered. The form says failure to attend may result in tabling or denial.

Need something notarized?

This Minor Subdivision Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Wilkes-Barre form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.