Bay City, MI · Bay County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Bay City property owners and applicants use this application to request a zoning variance, appeal a zoning decision, or seek an interpretation.
What this form is
Use this application to ask the Zoning Board of Appeals for a non-use or use variance, an administrative appeal, or a text or map interpretation. The application asks for property and applicant details, the type of request, signatures, and supporting materials; variance applicants must also address the applicable standards. Submit a complete application, fee, and required materials by the filing deadline listed on the meeting schedule.
Who needs it
Property owners and other applicants seeking a zoning variance, administrative appeal, or text or map interpretation from Bay City's Zoning Board of Appeals need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application, $250 regular fee, and required materials to the Planning and Zoning Department, City Hall, 301 Washington Ave, Suite 211, Bay City, MI 48708, by the filing deadline on the meeting schedule.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and, if different, the property owner sign, and no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals Application and review its instructions and applicable variance standards.
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Complete the Application
Provide the property and applicant information, select the request type, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the $250 regular fee and required materials, such as a written request description and applicable variance information.
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Submit to the City
Submit everything to the Planning and Zoning Department at City Hall by the filing deadline listed on the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting schedule.
Frequently asked questions
- What requests does the application cover?
- It covers non-use and use variances, administrative appeals, and text or map interpretations before Bay City's Zoning Board of Appeals.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include the completed application, the application fee, a written description of the request, and materials required for your request. Variance applicants must also explain how their request meets the applicable standards.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The property owner must also sign if the applicant does not own the property; no notarized attachment is specified.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- Submit the application, $250 regular fee, and required materials to the Planning and Zoning Department at City Hall, 301 Washington Ave, Suite 211, by the deadline listed on the meeting schedule.
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This Zoning Board of Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.