Davison, MI · Genesee County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Property owners use this application to ask Davison’s Zoning Board of Appeals for an interpretation, variance, or adjustment under the city zoning ordinance.
What this form is
The application requests an interpretation, variance, or adjustment from Davison’s Zoning Board of Appeals. Applicants provide property, ownership, zoning, and proposed-use details, explain the appeal and why it should be granted, and attach a site plan and other supporting materials. A variance request also requires an affidavit indicating that a practical difficulty exists; use variance requests must address unnecessary hardship.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking an interpretation, variance, or adjustment from Davison’s Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application.
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 has no notary block; the applicant signs it, and a variance request requires a separate affidavit indicating that a practical difficulty exists.
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
Provide applicant and property details, the proposed use, and the type of appeal requested.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach a written statement, an adequate site plan, and other necessary documents. For a variance, include the required practical-difficulty affidavit.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Zoning Board of Appeals application request?
- It lets an applicant ask Davison’s Zoning Board of Appeals for an interpretation, variance, or adjustment under the city zoning ordinance.
- What must I include with the application?
- The form calls for a written explanation of the appeal and why it should be granted, an adequate site plan, and any necessary sketches, renderings, elevations, or other documents. A variance request requires an affidavit indicating practical difficulty.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- No. The application has no notary block and the applicant signs it. A variance request requires a separate affidavit indicating practical difficulty, but the form does not say that it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- The form lists the City of Davison at 200 E. Flint St., Ste. 2, Davison, MI 48423, but does not give submission instructions. Check the city website for current contact details.