Collegeville, PA · Montgomery County
Appeal to Zoning Hearing Board
This application lets property owners or other applicants request zoning relief or challenge a zoning decision from Collegeville’s Zoning Hearing Board.
What this form is
Use this application to request a special exception or variance, appeal a Zoning Officer’s decision, challenge an ordinance or map, or state another appeal. It asks for applicant and property details, the grounds for the appeal, and related information. The submission checklist calls for ten copies, supporting documents, nearby property-owner address labels, and the applicable fee.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking a zoning variance, special exception, decision appeal, validity challenge, or other zoning appeal needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit ten copies with the listed supporting items and applicable fee to the Borough of Collegeville, 491 E. Main Street, Collegeville, PA 19426-2645. The form says an application is incomplete until all checklist items are submitted.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs, and the legal owner also signs the consent if the applicant is not the owner.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Zoning Hearing Board appeal application.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant, property, appeal-ground, and other requested information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Items
Prepare ten copies, deed(s), plans, nearby property-owner address labels, and the applicable fee.
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Submit to the Borough
Submit the application and checklist items to the Borough of Collegeville at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zoning Hearing Board appeal application for?
- It is used to request a special exception or variance, appeal a Zoning Officer’s decision, challenge an ordinance or map, or make another zoning appeal.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board appeal application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary. If the applicant is not the legal owner, the owner must also sign the consent.
- How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board appeal application?
- Submit ten copies with the checklist items and applicable fee to the Borough at 491 E. Main Street, Collegeville, PA 19426-2645.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The checklist calls for property deed(s), a plot plan, a development or improvement plan, labels listing owners within 500 feet, and the applicable fee.
Need something notarized?
This Appeal to Zoning Hearing Board doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Collegeville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.