Douglas, MI · Allegan County
Zoning Board of Appeals Use Variance Application
Douglas property owners use this application to request a use variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals and provide information about the property and proposed use.
What this form is
This application requests a use variance from the City of the Village of Douglas Zoning Board of Appeals. It asks for applicant, owner, and property information, the variance requested, and written facts addressing five questions; it also requires a plan drawn to scale detailing the proposed use and improvements. The form lists a $500 fee and $1,000 escrow requirement.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a use variance from the Douglas Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the city address and a $500 fee and $1,000 escrow requirement.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and owner sign and date the application, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Douglas Zoning Board of Appeals use variance application.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, owner, and property information, describe the variance, and answer the five questions about the proposed use.
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Gather The Required Materials
Include a plan drawn to scale detailing the proposed use and improvements, as required for a use variance.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Douglas use variance application for?
- It requests a use variance from the Douglas Zoning Board of Appeals and collects applicant, owner, property, and proposed-use information.
- What information and materials does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the variance requested, and facts addressing five questions. It also calls for a plan drawn to scale showing the proposed use and improvements.
- Do I need a notary for the Douglas use variance application?
- No. The application is signed and dated by the applicant and owner, if different; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Douglas use variance application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $500 fee and $1,000 escrow requirement.