Portland, PA · Northampton County
Application for Zoning Permit
This application requests a Portland zoning permit for proposed construction, alterations, or property use and is completed by the property owner or applicant.
What this form is
Use this application to request a zoning permit before erecting, installing, or altering a structure or using premises for a described purpose. It asks for property and ownership details, present and proposed uses, work descriptions, structure size, construction value, and plot plan information. Applicants also acknowledge permit requirements and sign; the form states an occupancy permit will be required when work is complete.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing construction, alteration, or a change in property use complete this application for the Borough of Portland.
How to submit it
The form lists the Borough of Portland at 206 Division Street, PO Box 476, Portland, PA 18351, and [email protected]. It includes blank filing-fee fields but does not state an amount or submission method.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Application for Zoning Permit PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the property, ownership, current use, proposed work, and occupancy information requested.
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Gather Plan Information
Complete the plot plan section and indicate whether a diagram is shown or a plot plan is attached.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then use the Borough contact information printed on the form to arrange submission.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Zoning Permit?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block, and it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Application for Zoning Permit?
- The form lists the Borough of Portland at 206 Division Street, PO Box 476, Portland, PA 18351, and [email protected]. It does not specify a submission method.
- What information does the zoning permit application ask for?
- It asks for owner and property details, present and proposed uses, the type and description of work, structure size, estimated construction value, and plot plan information.
- Does the form mention an occupancy permit?
- Yes. The application states that an occupancy permit will be required upon completion of the work.