Bradford, PA · McKean County

No notary required

Special Exception Request

Property owners or agents use this petition to ask the Bradford Zoning Hearing Board for a special exception under the city’s zoning ordinance.

What this form is

This petition asks the Bradford Zoning Hearing Board for a special exception for a property in the city. It requests the property’s index number and zoning district, the nature and reason for the request, and any deed restrictions; the owner or agent signs and dates it. The form also includes spaces for the board’s decision, conditions, and vote.

Who needs it

An owner or agent seeking a special exception from Bradford’s zoning ordinance for a property in the city uses this petition.

How to submit it

The form is addressed to the Zoning Hearing Board and identifies the Building/Zoning Department at City Hall, 24 Kennedy Street, Bradford, PA 16701.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner or agent signs and dates the petition, with no sworn or notarized attachment mentioned.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Petition

    Download the Special Exception Request PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Provide the property index number and district, explain the nature and reason for the request, and list any deed restrictions.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    The property owner or agent signs and dates the petition.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    The form is addressed to the Zoning Hearing Board and lists the Building/Zoning Department at City Hall, 24 Kennedy Street, Bradford, PA 16701.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Bradford Special Exception Request?
It is a petition to the Bradford Zoning Hearing Board requesting a special exception for a property under the city’s zoning ordinance.
What information does the petition ask for?
It asks for the property’s index number and zoning district, the nature and reason for the special exception, and any deed restrictions. The owner or agent signs and dates it.
Do I need a notary for the Special Exception Request?
No. The owner or agent signs and dates the petition; it does not mention a sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Special Exception Request?
The form is addressed to the Zoning Hearing Board and identifies the Building/Zoning Department at City Hall, 24 Kennedy Street, Bradford, PA 16701.

Need something notarized?

This Special Exception Request doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bradford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.