Otsego, MI · Allegan County
Application to Zoning Board of Appeals for Zoning Variance
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a zoning variance from the City of Otsego’s Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
This application lets a property owner or authorized agent request permission to vary from a section of the City of Otsego Zoning Ordinance. It asks for applicant and property information, the requested variance, and a legal description; applicants must also attach a statement explaining their reasons and, unless exempted by the Zoning Administrator, 10 copies of a site plan meeting the listed content requirements.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a zoning variance from the City of Otsego’s 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.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application lists attachments but does not require any to be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the City of Otsego zoning variance application PDF.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Provide the applicant and property details, variance request, and legal description; sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach a statement explaining your reasons and 10 copies of a site plan, unless the Zoning Administrator specifically exempts it.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the zoning variance application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not require any attachment to be notarized or sworn.
- What attachments does the zoning variance application require?
- Attach a statement explaining why the appeal should be approved and 10 copies of a site plan, unless the Zoning Administrator specifically exempts the application. The site plan must contain the listed information.
- How do I submit the zoning variance application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.