Coldwater, MI · Branch County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Property owners and representatives use this application to request a zoning variance, ordinance interpretation, administrative appeal, or continued use or expansion of a nonconformity.
What this form is
This application lets a property owner or representative ask the City of Coldwater Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance, ordinance interpretation, administrative appeal, or continued use or expansion of a nonconformity. It requests applicant, owner, parcel, zoning, and project details, along with an explanation of the request and answers to variance criteria. The application lists required supporting items and filing fees for variance and interpretation requests.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking a zoning variance, ordinance interpretation, administrative appeal, or continued use or expansion of a nonconformity need this application.
How to submit it
The application identifies the Zoning Board of Appeals at One Grand Street, Coldwater, MI 49036, and lists filing fees of $400 for variance or interpretation requests, with a reduced variance fee for a principal residence.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant or owner representative just signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter applicant, owner, parcel, and project information, explain the request, and answer the variance criteria if applicable.
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Gather Required Items
For a variance request, include the listed legal description and deed restrictions, property drawing, and completed Variance Criteria form.
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Submit to the City
The form identifies the Zoning Board of Appeals at One Grand Street, Coldwater, MI 49036, and lists applicable filing fees.
Frequently asked questions
- What requests can I make with the Coldwater Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- The application covers variance requests, map or ordinance interpretations, administrative appeals, and continued use or expansion of a nonconformity.
- What attachments are listed for a variance request?
- The form lists a legal description and deed restrictions, a drawing of existing and proposed property elements with dimensions, and a completed Variance Criteria form.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the applicant or owner representative signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- The form identifies the Zoning Board of Appeals at One Grand Street, Coldwater, MI 49036. It lists filing fees of $400 for variance or interpretation requests.