Stockertown, PA · Northampton County
Zoning Hearing Board Appeal Application
This application requests a Stockertown Zoning Hearing Board decision on a zoning appeal, variance, special exception, enforcement notice, or ordinance interpretation for a property.
- 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
Stockertown requires a completed application for a zoning appeal to be acted upon by its Zoning Hearing Board; incomplete applications may be denied without a refund of the filing fee. Applicants identify the property and requested relief, provide supporting facts and required attachments, and submit a site plan. The form also requests property-owner authorization when the applicant is not the owner and includes a sworn owner authorization exhibit.
Who needs it
Property owners, occupants, agents, or other applicants seeking a Stockertown Zoning Hearing Board decision should complete this application and provide the required exhibits.
Why it needs a notary
Exhibit B contains a jurat stating the owner was sworn to before a notary public; the property owner signing the authorization must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Stockertown Zoning Hearing Board application and review its instructions and required exhibits.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Complete the appeal, property, and relief sections, and prepare the required attachments and site plan.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If using Exhibit B, schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the property owner’s sworn authorization.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs Exhibit B and takes the oath during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Submit the completed application, required exhibits, site plan, and fee to the Borough of Stockertown as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stockertown. 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
- Which part of the zoning appeal application needs notarization?
- Exhibit B, the Authorization from Owner, includes a sworn statement and a notary block. The applicant certification on page 12 has a signature line but no notary block.
- How do I get the owner authorization notarized online?
- Complete the owner information in Exhibit B, then book with a commissioned online notary. The property owner signs during the video session and takes the oath before the notary.
- Do I need to submit a site plan with this application?
- Yes. The form states that a site plan must be submitted with the application and lists the information it should include, such as structures, setbacks, access, utilities, and drainage.
- Can I use online notarization for the owner authorization?
- Pennsylvania has authorized remote online notarization for its notaries since 2020 under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.