Bath, PA · Northampton County
Zoning Hearing Board Application
Bath property owners and other applicants use this application to request a Zoning Hearing Board hearing for an appeal, variance, special exception, or other relief.
What this form is
The application asks for property and applicant details, the reason for the hearing request, property dimensions and use, and supporting information. Bath requires the completed application, required supporting documents, and fees to be filed at the Borough Municipal Office at least 30 days before a regularly scheduled or special meeting for agenda consideration.
Who needs it
Property owners and other applicants seeking a Zoning Hearing Board appeal, variance, special exception, or other relief in Bath need this application.
How to submit it
File the original and four copies of the application at the Borough Municipal Office, 121 South Walnut Street, Bath, at least 30 days before a meeting. Include required documents and the applicable filing fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and certified without a notary; testimony presented for the applicant at the hearing must be given under oath.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Hearing Board application and submission instructions.
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Complete And Sign
Fill in the requested applicant, property, and hearing information, then sign and certify that it is true and correct.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include the required supporting documents, such as a plot plan, applicable construction plans, and proof of interest if you are not the property owner.
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Submit To The Borough
File the original and four copies with the Bath Borough Municipal Office at least 30 days before a meeting, with the applicable fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Board application?
- No. The application asks applicants to sign and certify their information without a notary. Testimony presented for the applicant at the hearing must be given under oath.
- How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Board application?
- File the original and four copies at the Bath Borough Municipal Office, 121 South Walnut Street, at least 30 days before a meeting. Include required documents and the applicable fee.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the type and reasons for the requested relief, property dimensions, current use and zoning, and nearby property owners’ names and addresses.
- What supporting materials may be required?
- The instructions call for a plot plan and diagram, building or construction plans if applicable, and well or sewage-system plans when applicable. Applicants must also provide required proof of interest in the property if they are not its owner.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Hearing Board Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bath form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.