Berrien Springs, MI · Berrien County
Application for Variance
Property owners and their representatives use this application to ask the Zoning Board of Appeals to approve a variance for a property.
What this form is
The application asks for the property location and parcel identification number, applicant and representative details, present zoning and use, the type of variance requested, and reasons for the request. Applicants must provide a detailed drawing on the included graph paper and respond to the listed variance criteria. The form includes sections for township and Zoning Board of Appeals use.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a variance for a property completes this application for Zoning Board of Appeals review.
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 property owner approval section requires the signer to sign and date the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Variance PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property, applicant, zoning, and variance information, explain the reasons, and respond to the listed criteria.
- 3
Prepare The Drawing
Include a detailed drawing using the provided graph paper; each square represents one foot.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the property owner approval section, then submit the application to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Application for Variance ask for?
- It asks for property and applicant details, the requested variance type and reasons, and responses to the listed criteria. Include a detailed drawing on the provided graph paper.
- Who completes this variance application?
- The form identifies the applicant as a property owner, owner's agent, contract purchaser, or option holder, and includes a property owner approval section.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Variance?
- No. The form calls for a signature and date but does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Application for Variance?
- The document does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.