McDonough, GA · Henry County
Petition for Public Hearing (Board of Zoning Appeals)
Property owners or authorized agents use this petition to request a Board of Zoning Appeals hearing for a variance, appeal, or administrative review.
What this form is
The City of McDonough uses this petition to process a request for a Board of Zoning Appeals public hearing. The applicant identifies the property and request, explains its nature and justification, and provides supporting materials, including a letter of intent, legal description, survey plat, and written property-owner permission. The form lists a $300 nonrefundable fee.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent requesting a variance, appeal, or administrative review through the Board of Zoning Appeals should complete this petition.
How to submit it
Submit the petition and required attachments to the Community & Economic Development Department, 36 Keys Ferry Street, 3rd Floor, McDonough, GA 30253. Include the $300 fee payable to the City of McDonough.
About notarization
This petition is signed and dated without a notary; the listed attachments do not include a notarized or sworn document.
How to submit this form
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Download the Petition
Download the Petition for Public Hearing for the Board of Zoning Appeals.
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Complete the Petition
Provide applicant and property details, select the request type, describe the request and justification, then sign and date.
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Gather the Attachments
Include the listed application, letter of intent, legal description, survey plat, written property-owner permission, and two copies of applicable site exhibits.
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Submit to the City
Submit the petition, attachments, and $300 fee to the Community & Economic Development Department at 36 Keys Ferry Street, 3rd Floor.
Frequently asked questions
- What requests can I make with this petition?
- The form lets applicants request a variance, an appeal, or an administrative review by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- What attachments does the petition list?
- It lists a completed application, letter of intent, legal description, survey plat, and written property-owner permission, plus applicable site exhibits in two copies.
- Do I need a notary for the Petition for Public Hearing?
- No. The petition is signed and dated without a notary, and its listed attachments do not include a notarized or sworn document.
- How do I submit the petition?
- Submit it with the listed attachments and $300 fee to the Community & Economic Development Department, 36 Keys Ferry Street, 3rd Floor, McDonough, GA 30253.
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