Pottstown, PA · Montgomery County
Zoning Hearing Board Application and Appeal
Property owners and other applicants use this application to request zoning relief, appeal a zoning decision or enforcement notice, or challenge an ordinance’s validity.
What this form is
Use this application to request a variance or special exception, appeal a zoning decision or enforcement notice, or challenge the validity of a land use ordinance. The form asks for applicant and owner details, property identification, existing improvements, and the proposed use or basis for appeal. Submit a completed application with a deed, plans, and supporting documentation; the city accepts only completed submissions.
Who needs it
Property owners, equitable owners, tenants, or other applicants seeking zoning relief or appealing a zoning decision in Pottstown need this application.
How to submit it
Submit six paper copies and one digital copy to Licensing & Inspections Department, Borough Hall, 100 East High Street, Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19464-9525; email [email protected] or call 610-970-6520.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the verification states that information is true and correct under penalties for unsworn falsification, and the applicant and owner sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Pottstown Zoning Hearing Board Application and Appeal PDF.
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Complete The Form
Select the type of request and provide applicant, owner, property, existing improvements, and proposed use information.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include the deed, site or plot plans, and plans, photographs, or other documentation illustrating the requested relief.
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Submit To The Borough
Provide six paper copies and one digital copy to Licensing & Inspections at Borough Hall. Only completed submissions are accepted.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Pottstown zoning application?
- No. The application has applicant and owner signature and date lines, but no notary block. Its verification is made under penalties for unsworn falsification.
- How do I submit the zoning application?
- Submit six paper copies and one digital copy to Licensing & Inspections at Borough Hall, 100 East High Street, Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19464-9525. Only completed submissions are accepted.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The application instructions call for a deed, site or plot plans, and floor plans, elevations, sections, photographs, or other documentation illustrating the requested relief and proposed project.
- What requests can I make with this application?
- The form includes options for a variance, special exception, appeal from a zoning or enforcement decision, and a challenge to the validity of a land use ordinance.