Pennsburg, PA · Montgomery County
Zoning Hearing Application
This application asks the Pennsburg Borough Zoning Hearing Board to review a zoning appeal, variance, special exception, or interpretation request filed by an appellant.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to appeal a zoning officer’s decision or request a variance, special exception, or interpretation from the Pennsburg Borough Zoning Hearing Board. The applicant describes the property, current zoning and use, requested relief, and reasons for the request. The Borough requires seven copies, supporting drawings or sketches, nearby-owner envelopes, and a filing fee; the original application must be notarized, and incomplete applications may be returned.
Who needs it
An appellant seeking zoning relief or review from the Pennsburg Borough Zoning Hearing Board must complete this application and provide the required copies and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn statement and a jurat stating it was sworn and subscribed before a notary; the appellant signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Zoning Hearing Application from Pennsburg Borough’s document page.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the appeal or relief requested, property details, reasons, signatures, and any required supporting information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the original application.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application in the online notary’s presence and complete the sworn statement and jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Provide the notarized original, seven copies, required envelopes, drawings or sketches, and filing fee to Pennsburg Borough.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pennsburg. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the zoning hearing application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the original while the notary watches by video, and include it with the required copies and other submission materials.
- Do I need to notarize every copy of the application?
- The form says the original application must be notarized and calls for seven copies of the completed application. It does not say that every copy must be notarized.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since 2020. A commissioned online notary can perform the notarization by video; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form calls for seven copies, pre-stamped and pre-addressed envelopes for nearby landowners, property drawings or sketches, and the necessary filing fee. Borough staff or the zoning officer may require additional information.