Bradford, PA · McKean County

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Zoning Permit Application

Property owners or their authorized applicants use this application to request zoning approval for construction, alterations, additions, or other development in Bradford.

What this form is

The application requests zoning approval to construct or alter a building or accessory structure, and may be used with a variance application. New construction requires the full application; a change-of-use applicant is directed to complete questions 1 and 6 and continue to page 2. It asks for owner and applicant details, property and project information, setbacks, a plot plan, estimated project cost, and a signed certification.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized applicants proposing construction, an addition, an alteration, or other development on a Bradford property should complete the application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Bradford Permits Department at 24 Kennedy Street, Bradford, PA 16701; the form also lists [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires a completed plot plan but does not identify any sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the owner and applicant details, property information, project description, measurements, and required signatures.

  3. 3

    Complete The Plot Plan

    Fill in the attached plot plan with existing and proposed structures, dimensions, property-line distances, the property front, and north direction.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Send the completed application to the Bradford Permits Department at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Bradford Zoning Permit Application for?
It requests zoning approval for construction or alteration of a building or accessory structure, and may be used with a variance application.
Who should complete this application?
The property owner or an authorized applicant can apply. An agent or applicant certifies that the owner authorized them to complete the application.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requires a completed plot plan, but does not identify a sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Zoning Permit Application?
Submit it to the Bradford Permits Department at 24 Kennedy Street, Bradford, PA 16701. The form also lists [email protected].

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