Albion, MI · Calhoun County

No notary required

Application for Zoning Reclassification

Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a change to the zoning classification of a property in Albion.

What this form is

The application asks for the property's current and requested zoning districts, owner and applicant contact information, and details about the proposed use and reasons for reclassification. It requires complete sections, scaled plans, information about nearby properties, and proof of payment of the stated application fee. The applicant or an authorized representative must attend a Planning Commission meeting and a public hearing.

Who needs it

A property owner or an agent authorized by the owner needs this application to request a zoning reclassification in Albion.

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 application is signed and dated without a notary; its listed plans, nearby-property information, and use description are not identified as sworn or notarized attachments.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Application for Zoning Reclassification PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Complete all sections, typing or using black ink, and provide the requested property, owner, applicant, and proposed-use information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include two sets of scaled plans, nearby-property information and a map, proof of payment, and pages describing the proposed use and reasons for reclassification.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the complete application and required documents to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the zoning reclassification application request?
It requests a change to a property's zoning classification and asks for current and requested zoning districts, property and contact details, and information about the proposed use.
What documents must accompany the application?
The form lists two sets of scaled plans, nearby-property owner and occupant information with a map, proof of payment of the application fee, and additional pages describing the proposed use and reasons for the request.
Do I need a notary for the zoning reclassification application?
No. The application requires a signature and date but does not identify any listed attachment as sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the zoning reclassification application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says the Planning Department will not consider or process an incomplete application.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Zoning Reclassification doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.