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Zoning Hearing Board Information
Zoning Hearing Board Information
Review the Zoning Hearing Board Information.
Application Date
Application Date
Application Fee
Escrow Deposit
Escrow Number
ZHB Number
Additional Notes Regarding Zoning Hearings
It is the Applicant’s responsibility to complete this application and provide all of the required information. Failure to will so result in the application being returned for completion and will delay the scheduling of the hearing date. Applicant should carefully review the Zoning Ordinance for complete information on zoning regulations, zoning hearing procedures, and other pertinent information. Applicant or Applicant’s designated representative must attend the zoning hearing and should attend the Planning Commission meetings held prior to the hearing as well. At the hearing, the Applicant must provide the Zoning Board with “substantial evidence” to allow it to make the findings required by the zoning ordinance. Specific legal standards must be met before the Zoning Board may approve a special exception or variance. Although not required, the Applicant is encouraged to consult with legal counsel regarding those legal standards. Application materials, including plans, sketches, drawings, and photographs, become part of the permanent record and cannot be returned.
Submissions Checklist
Application Completion
1. Yes
2. No
Renderings / Elevations
1. Yes
2. No
3. N/A
Existing Conditions Photo
1. Yes
2. No
3. N/A
Scaled Drawings
1. Yes
2. No
3. N/A
Samples
1. Yes
2. No
3. N/A
Accepted/Returned by:
Date
Date
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Step Two

Zoning Officer:
Date
Date
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Borough Use Only

Record of Events
Application Date
Application Date
Hearing to be held within 60 days of application date
Hearing to be held within 60 days of application date
Initial hearing date
Initial hearing date
Advertisement Dates
Advertisement Dates Start Date
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Advertisement Dates End Date
Subsequent hearing date (shall be within 45 days if needed)
Subsequent hearing date (shall be within 45 days if needed)
Applicant's requirement to complete present case within 100 days
Applicant's requirement to complete present case within 100 days
45 day to decision/findings after last hearing
45 day to decision/findings after last hearing
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Step Four

Property Address
City
State
Zip Code
Application to Hanover Borough Zoning Hearing Board
A - Special exception per ordinance section(s)
B - Variance from Section(s)
C - Change or expansion of nonconforming use, section(s)
D – Zoning Officer Appeal or Interpretation of Section(s)
E - Home Occupation / Professional Use
F - Other
Applicant Name(s):
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Property Owner(s) Name:
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Applicant’s Agent or Representative, if any:
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Applicant’s Legal Counsel, if any:
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Property Covered by Application:
Address or Location of Property
City
State
Zip Code
Tax Map and Parcel Number (Attach Copy of Tax Map)
Current Zoning District
Applicable Zoning Overlays, if any:
Property Characteristics
Describe the present use of the property:
Describe the existing structures on property, if any:
Applicant’s Interest in the Property
1. Lease Property
2. Own Property
3. To Purchase
4. Other
Date Title Acquired
Term of Lease
Date Contract
Explain
Applicant's Verification
1. Yes
2. No
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing application are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
For Office Use Only
Scheduled Dates
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Grounds for Hearing

Complete Section A, B, C, D, E and/or F as appropriate. Use additional pages as needed. Each Applicant must attach to this application: drawings and/or sketches indicating the actual outline of the lot, setback requirements, existing structures, changes to existing structures, any proposed new structures or units, and type of construction. Submit seven copies. Plans must include dimensions, and if applicable must also show improvements, public easements, individual easements, improvements to the public right-of-way, common areas, and any other items necessary to explain the reasons for the hearing application. Failure to provide required information will delay your hearing
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Special Exception

Step Seven

Special Exception Narrative (Use this page or a separate one to provide additional detail).
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Variance

Expansion or Change of Nonconforming Land Use

Purpose and Applicability
In certain limited cases, a nonconforming use may be expanded, or a different nonconforming use may be made of a property. See Zoning Ordinance Part 14
Describe the proposed expansion or change in nonconforming use:
Describe why the expansion or change is not detrimental to the character of the district or the interests of the Borough:
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Zoning Officer Appeal or Interpretation of Section(s):

Purpose and Applicability
In certain limited cases, it may be appropriate to challenge the Zoning Officer’s Decision and/or Request an Interpretation of a specific Zoning Ordinance section. (Complete Number 1 or 2 as appropriate)
Describe the background and specific supporting points relative to a challenge of the Zoning Officers interpretation / determination:
Describe the background and specific interpretation for which an appeal is being sought:
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Home Occupation

Purpose and Applicability
No Home Occupation or Professional Use may be granted except upon application to the Zoning Hearing Board, which shall determine in each case whether or not such home occupation is likely to adversely affect any neighborhood, and may impose any reasonable conditions in granting the same or may in its discretion deny the application.
Describe the background and specific supporting points relative to a request to conduct a Home Occupation or Professional Use at the subject property:
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Other

Purpose and Applicability
For any other matter for which the opinion and/or action of the Zoning Hearing Board is being sought.
Describe the background and specific supporting points relative to a request of the Zoning Hearing Board:
Zoning Officer Certification - Office Use Only Following Public Hearing
Statement of Zoning Officer
Statement of Approval or Denial following Zoning Hearing
Zoning Officer Signature/Certification
1. For Zoning Officer Use Following Hearing
Signature of Zoning Officer
Electronic Signature

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1. Receive an email copy of this form.
Email address

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Grounds for Hearing

Special Exception

Step Seven

Variance

Expansion or Change of Nonconforming Land Use

Zoning Officer Appeal or Interpretation of Section(s):

Home Occupation

Other