Charlotte, MI · Eaton County

No notary required

Appeals Board Application

Property owners and other directly affected people use this application to appeal a code official’s decision, notice, or order to Charlotte’s Board of Appeals.

What this form is

Use this application to appeal a decision, notice, or order issued under the code; the document says an appeal must be filed within 20 days after it was served. It asks for owner and contact information, the property location, appeal type, reason, desired relief, and the basis for the appeal. Attach supporting information and any required plans; the form states incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Who needs it

A person directly affected by a code official’s decision, notice, or order who wishes to appeal to Charlotte’s Board of Appeals needs this application.

How to submit it

Mail the completed application and a check in the amount outlined in the City of Charlotte fee information, payable to the City of Charlotte, to City of Charlotte, 111 E. Lawrence Ave, Charlotte, MI 48813.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Charlotte Appeals Board Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the owner and contact information, property location, appeal type, reason, desired relief, and basis for the appeal.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Attach supporting information and any required plans; the form also lists a statement of facts and reasoning and the enforcing agency determination.

  4. 4

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the application.

  5. 5

    Mail The Application And Payment

    Mail the application and a check in the amount outlined in the City of Charlotte fee information, payable to the City of Charlotte, to the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who can file the Appeals Board Application?
The document says a person directly affected by a code official’s decision, notice, or order may appeal to the Board of Appeals by filing a written application.
What information and attachments does the application request?
It requests property owner and contact details, property location, appeal type, reason, desired relief, and the basis for the appeal. Supporting information and any required plans should be attached.
How do I submit the Appeals Board Application?
Mail the completed application and a check in the amount outlined in the City of Charlotte fee information, payable to the City of Charlotte, to 111 E. Lawrence Ave, Charlotte, MI 48813.
Do I need a notary for the Appeals Board Application?
No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not a notary. It does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

Need something notarized?

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