# Conditional Use Permit Application

- Summary: Conditional Use Application Form Overview This document is a Conditional Use Application form for the Borough of Hollidaysburg, PA. It outlines the process and requirements for applying for…
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Conditional Use Application Form Overview This document is a Conditional Use Application form for the Borough of Hollidaysburg, PA. It outlines the process and requirements for applying for a conditional use permit under local zoning laws. Key Information from the Form: Issuing Authority : The Borough of Hollidaysburg, located at 401 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Contact Info : Phone (814) 695-7543, Fax (814) 696-0636, TTY (814) 696-0360. Website: www. hollidaysburgpa. org Application Process Summary A conditional use is a type of land use allowed in specific zoning districts if it meets certain standards set by the Zoning Ordinance. Approval must be granted by the Hollidaysburg Borough Council before a zoning permit can be issued. Required Steps: Submit application to the Zoning Administrator using this form. Application will be reviewed by the Hollidaysburg Borough Planning Commission at a monthly meeting. After review, the Planning Commission submits written comments to Borough Council. A public hearing is held by Borough Council; notice is given to applicant and public. Within 30 days after the hearing, Borough Council decides to approve or deny the request. Additional Review for Historic Districts: If the property is within the Hollidaysburg Historic Resources Overlay District , the application must also go through the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) . HARB evaluates whether the proposed use fits the historic character of the area. HARB sends recommendations to Borough Council for issuing a Certificate of Appropriateness . Applicant receives notice of HARB meetings. Form Sections to Complete I. General Information Applicant : Name, phone, address (street, city, zip) Property Owner : Same fields as above Affected Property Address D. Zoning District Specify which zoning district the property is located in. E. Historic District Status Check YES if property is in a historic district → triggers HARB review and Certificate of Appropriateness requirement. Check NO if not applicable. F. Proposed Use Description List and describe all intended uses of the property or development. G. Zoning Ordinance Section Identify which section(s) of the Hollidaysburg Zoning Ordinance allow the requested conditional use. H. New Construction? Check YES if new construction or improvements are involved → require detailed description + site/building plans. Check NO if no new construction. II. Justification for Granting Conditional Use Permit Applicant must provide documentation demonstrating compliance with: A. General Standards and Criteria Refer to Part 4, Section 403 of the Hollidaysburg Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 644). Use additional paper if needed. B. Special Standards and Criteria Refer to Part 4, Section 404 of the Zoning Ordinance (if applicable). Use additional paper if needed. C. Other Justification Space for any other supporting arguments or documentation. III. Certification Supplemental Sheets Indicate if supplemental sheets were attached and how many. If yes, sign and date all sheets. Applicant Certification Statement “I, [Name of Applicant], hereby certify that the facts and information contained in this application is authorized by the owner of record, and I am authorized by the owner (if the applicant is not the owner) to file this application. ” Signature line Date line Notes for Applicants All applications must be submitted on this exact form. Attachments (plans, descriptions, etc. ) should be clearly labeled and referenced. Public hearings are mandatory — applicants must attend or send representative. Timeline: Decision within 30 days of public hearing. Historic district properties face extra scrutiny via HARB. This form ensures transparency, community input, and adherence to local zoning and historic preservation rules before granting special land use permissions.