Freemansburg, PA · Northampton County
Zoning Hearing Board Application/Appeal Form
This four-page form lets applicants ask the Freemansburg Borough Zoning Hearing Board for an appeal, variance, special exception, or other zoning relief.
- 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
Freemansburg Borough uses this application when a person or company seeks an appeal from a zoning official’s decision, a variance, a special exception, or other relief. Applicants provide contact and property details, explain the relief sought, and attach supporting materials such as a site plan and photographs. The form includes a certification about the application and zoning requirements, and says the Board may deny an application if requested information is not submitted within 20 days after the initial hearing.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking zoning relief or appealing a decision by the Zoning Officer or another Borough official should complete and file this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a Notary Public signature and date block; all petitioners must sign, and at least one must sign in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Zoning Hearing Board Application/Appeal Form from Freemansburg Borough.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant, owner, attorney, and property information, then describe the appeal or zoning relief sought.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Include the site plan, photographs, and any applicable sale agreement, lease, or prior hearing decision.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary for the petitioner signature.
- 5
Sign on Video
All petitioners sign; at least one must sign in the notary’s presence during the online session.
- 6
Submit to the Borough
File the completed application and supporting materials with Freemansburg Borough.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Freemansburg. 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 complete and submit this zoning application?
- Fill in the applicant and property details, describe the relief sought, attach the required supporting materials, and sign the certification. Submit the completed application to the Borough.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says all petitioners must sign and at least one must sign in the presence of a Notary Public. Pennsylvania has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since 2020 under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1.
- What attachments does the form request?
- The form requests a site plan drawn to scale and photographs. If applicable, include the agreement of sale, current lease, or decision from a prior zoning hearing.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- A commissioned online notary can notarize the required signature. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure whether the Borough will accept an online notarization.
Zoning Hearing Board Application/Appeal Form in other Pennsylvania cities
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