Norristown, PA · Montgomery County
Zoning Hearing Board Application
Norristown property owners and applicants use this application to request a variance, special exception, or interpretation from the Zoning Hearing Board.
What this form is
Use this application to request a variance, special exception, or interpretation from Norristown’s Zoning Hearing Board. It asks for property and applicant details, the property’s zoning classification and present and proposed uses, and the reasons for the request. The packet also includes board rules, a submission checklist, meeting information, and a fee schedule.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a variance, special exception, or interpretation from Norristown’s Zoning Hearing Board should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Municipality of Norristown, 235 East Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401-5003. The form lists a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the 25th of each month and requires nine copies, a plan, three photographs, and a check for the amount determined by the fee schedule.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant or representative also signs and dates an acknowledgment that they received and read the board rules.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Hearing Board Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Select the type of request and fill in the property, applicant, use, and request-reason details.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare nine application copies, nine plan copies, three photographs, and a check for the amount determined by the fee schedule.
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Submit To The Municipality
Submit the complete application to the Municipality of Norristown at 235 East Airy Street by the deadline listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
- No. The application calls for applicant and owner signatures and dates, not notarization. The applicant or representative also signs and dates an acknowledgment of receipt and review of the board rules.
- How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board Application?
- Submit it to the Municipality of Norristown at 235 East Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401-5003. The form lists a monthly deadline and required copies and attachments.
- What should I include with the application?
- The checklist calls for nine copies of the completed application, nine copies of a plan, three photographs, and a check for the amount determined by the fee schedule.
- What requests can I make with this application?
- The application lets you request a variance from a section, a special exception from a section, or an interpretation. It also asks you to explain the reasons for your request.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Hearing Board Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Norristown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.