Albion, MI · Calhoun County
Sign Variance Application
Property owners or authorized agents file this application with Albion’s Planning Department to request a variance for a sign.
What this form is
Use this application to request a variance for a sign in Albion, including to alter or expand a nonconforming sign. The form asks for property, owner, applicant, and project details, the variance requested and its justification, and owner and applicant certifications; it also requires plans showing sign locations and dimensions and proof of the application fee.
Who needs it
A property owner or an authorized agent seeking an Albion sign variance should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required documents to the Planning Department; the form says the department will not process an incomplete application. Include proof of the application fee, listed as $175.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires owner and applicant signatures but does not call for a sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Sign Variance Application.
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Complete The Application
Complete every section and provide the property, owner, applicant, project, and variance-request information.
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Gather Required Documents
Attach scaled plans showing the signs and site features listed on the form, plus proof of application fee payment.
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Sign And Submit
Have the owner and applicant sign and date the application, then submit it with the required documents to the Planning Department.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Sign Variance Application for?
- It is used to request an Albion variance for a sign, including a request to alter or expand a nonconforming sign.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form requires a set of plans drawn to scale showing sign locations, sizes, and heights, as well as sidewalks, public streets, and curb cuts. It also asks for proof of application fee payment.
- Do I need a notary for the Sign Variance Application?
- No. The application requires signatures and dates from the owner and applicant, but does not call for a sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Sign Variance Application?
- Submit the completed application and required documents to Albion’s Planning Department. The form says incomplete applications will not be processed.