Timetable

Zoning

Simple Zoning Permits with no associated renovations can be granted in 15 days.

If a variance is required, the Zoning Hearing Board meets each month, as needed. Applications must be submitted 3-4 weeks before the Zoning Hearing Board meeting and must be advertised by the Borough at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. Typically Zoning Hearing Board applications take 45 – 60 days.

Construction Permits

Permits for construction, signage, electrical work, etc., are reviewed regularly by the Zoning Administrator and typically can be approved in 15 days.

Land Development

Depending on the complexity and scale of the project, approvals for land development can take between 3 to 9 months.

The Quakertown Planning Commission meets regularly on the second Monday of each month. Applications must be submitted 3-4 weeks prior to the meeting. By law, the Planning Commission must comment on, approve or reject the plans within 90 days of the date of submission.

Likewise, Borough Council must take official action on the plans within 90 days of receiving a report or recommendation by the Planning Commission.


July 3, 2008

Business Useful Hints Zoning Approval Timetable •	Timetable Zoning Simple Zoning Permits with no associated renovations can be granted in 15 days. If a variance is required, the Zoning Hearing Board meets each month, as needed. Applications must be submitted 3-4 weeks before the Zoning Hearing Board meeting and must be advertised by the Borough at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. Typically Zoning Hearing Board applications take 45 – 60 days. Construction Permits Permits for construction, signage, electrical work, etc., are reviewed regularly by the Zoning Administrator and typically can be approved in 15 days. Land Development Depending on the complexity and scale of the project, approvals for land development can take between 3 to 9 months. The Quakertown Planning Commission meets regularly on the second Monday of each month. Applications must be submitted 3-4 weeks prior to the meeting. By law, the Planning Commission must comment on, approve or reject the plans within 90 days of the date of submission. Likewise, Borough Council must take official action on the plans within 90 days of receiving a report or recommendation by the Planning Commission.