Wilkes-Barre, PA · Luzerne County
Zoning Permit Application
Property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to request zoning approval for proposed construction, additions, remodeling, or a change in property use.
What this form is
Use this application to request a zoning permit for proposed work or a change in property use. It asks for applicant, property owner, and contractor details; the property address; current and future uses; building, lot, parking, and flood plain information; and the proposed work. A site plan sketch or other information may be required when the department deems it necessary.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking zoning approval for construction, additions, remodeling, or a change in use provide information about the property and proposed work.
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 applicant certifies the information, and the owner signs if different from the applicant.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the zoning permit application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the requested applicant, property, and proposed-work information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Information
Include a site plan sketch or other applicable information if the department deems it necessary.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Wilkes-Barre Zoning Permit Application cover?
- It requests zoning approval for proposed work or a change in use and collects applicant, property, building, lot, parking, and flood plain details.
- What information should I provide?
- The application asks for applicant, owner, and contractor details; property address; proposed work; present and future use; building and lot characteristics; and related approval information.
- Do I need a notary for the Wilkes-Barre Zoning Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant certifies the information, and the owner signs if different from the applicant.
- How do I submit the Wilkes-Barre Zoning Permit Application?
- The document does not specify a submission address or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.