St. Joseph, MI · Berrien County
Appeal Zoning Administrator’s Decision or Interpretation
This application lets an applicant ask the St. Joseph Zoning Board of Appeals to review a zoning administrator’s decision or interpretation, with property owner consent required when the applicant is not the owner.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to appeal a zoning administrator’s decision or interpretation to the St. Joseph Zoning Board of Appeals. The form asks for the appeal type, explanation, applicant and property information, and certification; a non-owner applicant must provide written property owner permission. The city requires a complete application at least 24 calendar days before a meeting and no more than 60 days after the decision. The packet describes the hearing and review process.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking Zoning Board of Appeals review of a St. Joseph zoning administrator’s decision or interpretation must complete this form and obtain owner permission if they are not the property owner.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn jurat blocks after the applicant certification and owner consent; the applicant or authorized agent and consenting property owner sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the St. Joseph appeal application and its instructions and owner consent form.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in every section, explain the appeal, provide property details, and include required supplemental materials and owner permission if applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant certification and, when applicable, the property owner consent.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable sworn sections in front of the commissioned online notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the complete application and required materials to the city within the filing deadlines stated in the instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from St. Joseph. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I appeal a zoning administrator’s decision in St. Joseph?
- Complete the appeal application, include the requested information and required materials, and submit it to the city at least 24 calendar days before a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting and within 60 days of the decision.
- Do I need to notarize this zoning appeal application?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn jurat after the applicant certification and another after the owner consent form. The person signing each applicable section must do so before a notary.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- Michigan allows its notaries to perform remote electronic notarizations. You can sign with a commissioned online notary, but confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- Does a non-owner applicant need property owner consent?
- Yes. The instructions say that if the applicant is not the property owner, written permission from the owner is required; the packet includes an Owner’s Consent Form with a sworn notary block.