Petoskey, MI · Emmet County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Petoskey property owners and other applicants use this application to request a zoning variance, appeal, administrative review, or other listed action.
What this form is
The application asks for applicant and property owner contact details, the property location and parcel information, zoning measurements, and the type of request. Applicants must describe the specific request and, for variance requests, explain the hardship or exceptional practical difficulty created by zoning requirements. Submit eight hard copies and one electronic copy of a scaled site plan and property photographs; the form lists a $600 filing fee.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants seeking a zoning variance, appeal, administrative review, temporary use, exception, interpretation, or reasonable accommodation use this application.
How to submit it
The form requests eight hard copies and one electronic copy of a scaled site plan and property photographs, and lists a $600 filing fee. It gives the address 101 East Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan 49770.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and, when applicable, property owner provide signatures, with no sworn or notarized attachment identified.
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 and property details, select the request type, and provide the requested information and signatures.
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Gather The Required Materials
Prepare eight hard copies and one electronic copy of a scaled site plan and property photographs.
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Submit The Application
Provide the application and materials at the address listed on the form; it lists a $600 filing fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Zoning Board of Appeals Application request?
- It asks for applicant and property information, the type of zoning request, and supporting details. Variance applicants must explain the hardship or exceptional practical difficulty.
- What materials should accompany the application?
- The form requests eight hard copies and one electronic copy of a scaled site plan, including structure elevations and setbacks, plus photographs of the property.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- No. The application calls for signatures and dates from the applicant and, when applicable, the property owner; it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- Provide the application with the required hard copies and electronic copy of the site plan and property photographs. The form lists 101 East Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, and a $600 filing fee.