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This is a registration form for property owners in Pottsville with vacant or abandoned properties. Owners must register their properties within 30 days of vacancy and comply with the City's Vacant Property Registration Ordinance.

doc:/html/pdf/VacantPropertyRegistration-Flyer.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

The Vacant Property Registration Program requires owners of vacant properties in Pottsville to register within 30 days and maintain their buildings in compliance with City ordinances. The program creates financial disincentives for prolonged vacancy and enhances public safety through inspections and enforcement.

doc:/html/pdf/SeasonPassRates2026.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

This document announces the 2026 JFK Pool season opening and provides season ticket rates, daily admission pricing, policies, and procedures for residents and non-residents.

doc:/html/pdf/SchuylkillRiverTrail.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

A proposal for improving crosswalks along the Schuylkill River Trail, a 2-mile downtown pedestrian route serving approximately 2,800 daily users. The document outlines the condition of existing crosswalks and costs to enhance them for better accessibility and the city's tourism economy.

doc:/html/pdf/ResidentialApplication2026.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Residential season ticket application for JFK Pool's 2025 season. Applications are accepted starting May 5, 2026 at JFK Pool and the Tax Office at City Hall.

doc:/html/pdf/RentalProperty.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

A guide for rental property owners in Pottsville on compliance requirements including licensing, insurance, inspections, fair housing practices, and code enforcement.

doc:/html/pdf/RFP/Tab 6 - Redevelopment Authority Incentive Grant Application.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Redevelopment Authority Incentive Grant Application

doc:/html/pdf/RFP/Tab 5 - Statement of Developers Qualifications.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Statement of Developer's Qualifications & Contact Sheet

doc:/html/pdf/RFP/Tab 4B - Building Condition Summary - 404-406 West Market Street.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

404-406 West Market Street

doc:/html/pdf/RFP/Tab 4A - Building Condition Summary - 402 West Market Street.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

402 West Market Street

doc:/html/pdf/RFP/Tab 3 - Conservatorship Building Inspection Report & Photos - 402-406 West Market Street.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Conservatorship Building Inspection Report & Photos - 402-406 West Market Street

doc:/html/pdf/RFP/Tab 2 - Redevelopment Plan Area Map.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Redevelopment Plan Area Map

doc:/html/pdf/RFP/Tab 1 - CAMA Card for 402-406 West Market Street.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

CAMA Card for 402-406 West Market Street

doc:/html/pdf/RFP/Main - 402-406 West Market Street - Garfield Diner & Apartment Building (Revised).pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Request for Proposals from the Pottsville Redevelopment Authority seeking qualified developers to acquire and redevelop vacant commercial and residential properties at 402-406 West Market Street in Garfield Square. The RFP outlines project requirements, submission guidelines, evaluation criteria, and the development process.

doc:/html/pdf/PADCO-Upper-Floor-Development-RFP.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

A Request for Proposal from Pottsville Area Development Corporation and Tamaqua Area Community Partnership seeking architects or design professionals to assist with upper floor development and revitalization in downtown Pottsville and downtown Tamaqua. Proposals are due by August 1st.

doc:/html/pdf/Non-ResidentialApplication2026.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Application form for J.F.K. Pool season ticket passes for non-residents. Applications are accepted beginning May 5, 2026 at JFK Pool and City Hall.

doc:/html/pdf/LandlordsTenantsFairHousing.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

A comprehensive guide to Fair Housing Act protections and Pennsylvania housing discrimination law, explaining who is protected, what discrimination is prohibited, how to file complaints, and specific protections for individuals with disabilities.

doc:/html/pdf/JobDescription-RedevelopmentAuthorityExecutiveDirector.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Job posting for a part-time Executive Director position (20-30 hours/month) with the Pottsville Redevelopment Authority, responsible for leading community revitalization, grant administration, and property management in downtown Pottsville.

doc:/html/pdf/FightBlight.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Fight Blight

doc:/html/pdf/EMPAPP-26.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

This is a Seasonal Employment Application for the City of Pottsville for summer seasonal positions.

doc:/html/pdf/2024-snow-emergency.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

This document explains Pottsville's snow emergency procedures, including how emergencies are declared, alert levels, resident responsibilities during emergencies, parking restrictions, and snow removal ordinances.

doc:/html/pdf/2023StreetProgram.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

The City of Pottsville's 2023 Street Program outlines the city's investment in street infrastructure maintenance, partnerships with utilities and community organizations, and planned paving projects for 2023.

doc:/html/html/pdf/RentalProperty.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Rental Property

doc:/html/forms/ZoningVarianceApplication.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Application form for requesting a zoning variance from the City of Pottsville. Residents or their representatives submit this to the Board of Adjustment to seek relief from or interpretation of zoning ordinance requirements.

doc:/html/forms/VacantPropertyRegistrationForm.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

A vacant property registration form required by the City of Pottsville. Property owners must register vacant properties within 30 days and provide owner, manager, and insurance contact information to the Code Enforcement & Zoning Office.

doc:/html/forms/TempNoParkingSignRequest.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Request form for temporary 'no parking' signs from the Pottsville Bureau of Police. Residents and businesses can submit this form to reserve temporary no-parking restrictions on city streets.

doc:/html/forms/StandardRighttoKnowLawRequestForm.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

This is Pennsylvania's Standard Right-to-Know Law Request Form, used to request public records from government agencies. Any legal resident of the United States may use this form.

doc:/html/forms/StandardRighttoKnowLawRequestForm-2024.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

A standardized Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) request form for submitting formal requests for public records to government agencies. Available to legal residents of the United States.

doc:/html/forms/SolidWasteProgram_ExemptionRequestForm.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Solid Waste Program Exemption Request Form

doc:/html/forms/ShadeTreePermit.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Shade Tree Permit

doc:/html/forms/ResidentialBuildingPermitApplication.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

A residential building permit application form from the City of Pottsville Code Enforcement & Zoning Office for property owners or their authorized agents requesting permits for residential construction projects.

doc:/html/forms/ResidenceCheckRequest.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

A form to request the Pottsville Police Bureau to conduct a welfare check on your residence. Submit the completed form to police@city.pottsville.pa.us.

doc:/html/forms/RequestForRecords.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

A form for requesting police records from the Pottsville Bureau of Police. Residents submit completed forms with incident details and contact information to receive copies of reports or records.

doc:/html/forms/RentalUnitRegistrationForm.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Registration form for property owners with rental units in the City of Pottsville. Required information includes owner contact details, property manager information, occupant names, and details of any corporate or LLC ownership structure.

doc:/html/forms/QualityofLife_ViolationTicket_AppealForm.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Quality of Life Violation Ticket Appeal Form

doc:/html/forms/PropertyMaintenanceTenantComplaintForm.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

This is a form for residents to file complaints about property maintenance violations or tenant-related issues in rental units. All information must be completed for the complaint to be processed.

doc:/html/forms/PottsvilleHometownHeroesBannerProgramApplication-2025.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

The City of Pottsville's 2025 Hometown Heroes banner program honors military service members from the city with 24"×48" banners displayed on city streets from Memorial Day through Veterans Day. Sponsors can apply by submitting an application, photo, military documentation, and $200 fee by February 28, 2025.

doc:/html/forms/ParkingTicketDispute.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Parking Ticket Dispute

doc:/html/forms/NonVarianceZoningApplication.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

This is an application form for zoning non-variance requests that do not require Board of Adjustment action. Applicants submit it to the City of Pottsville Code Enforcement & Zoning Office.

doc:/html/forms/LostAndFoundReport.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

A form to report lost or found items to the Pottsville Bureau of Police. The form collects the reporter's contact information, item description, and details about when and where the item was lost or found.

doc:/html/forms/HandicapParkingSign_RenewalApplication.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Handicap Parking Sign Renewal Application

doc:/html/forms/HandicapParkingSign_Application.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Handicap Parking Sign Application

doc:/html/forms/DumpsterPermitApplication.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Dumpster permit application for temporary dumpster placement in Pottsville. Residents or contractors must apply for on-street (2-week validity) or off-street (6-month validity) placement, subject to police and health officer approval.

doc:/html/forms/DemolitionPermitApplication.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

A demolition permit application from the City of Pottsville Code Enforcement & Zoning Office for property owners or contractors planning to demolish structures.

doc:/html/forms/CommercialBuildingPermitApplication.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

This is an application form for commercial building permits from the City of Pottsville Code Enforcement & Zoning Office. Property owners or their authorized agents submit this form for new construction, alterations, remodeling, and other commercial projects.

doc:/html/forms/Change_of_Address.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Form for City of Pottsville residents to update their mailing address on file.

doc:/html/forms/BusinessPrivilege_TaxReturn.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Business Privilege Tax Return

doc:/html/forms/BusinessPrivilegeLicense_Application-2.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Application form for businesses in Pottsville to obtain an annual Business Privilege License. Sole proprietors and partners complete Section A; incorporated businesses complete Section B; all registrants complete Section C.

doc:/html/forms/Adopt-A-Bench.pdf 2026-07-16T05:59:11.019490+00:00

Adopt-a-Bench Donation Form

agenda:/html/pdf/zoning_2026-07-23.pdf 2026-07-16T02:30:42.084448+00:00

The Zoning Hearing Board will consider two variance requests: one for an advertising sign exceeding size limits in a commercial district, and one for converting a residential property into an elder-care group home.