Conditional Use Permit Application
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.