Fenton, MI · Genesee County
Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning variance or appeal a decision in Fenton.
What this form is
This application asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider an area or use variance, certain wetland or flood hazard variances, or an appeal of an official decision. Applicants provide applicant and property details, identify the request, and respond to criteria for the applicable request type. The application checklist calls for the required fee, completed application copies, eleven copies of a site plan or sketch, the property’s complete legal description, and proof of ownership.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a listed zoning variance or appealing a decision by the Building Official/Zoning Administrator or another administrative official or body needs this application.
How to submit it
The checklist requires full payment of the required fee, copies of the completed application, eleven copies of a site plan or sketch, the complete legal description, and proof of ownership. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates after swearing the information is true and correct, and the property owner also signs and dates.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and property information, select the request type, and answer the criteria for that request.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the required fee, completed application copies, eleven site-plan or sketch copies, the complete legal description, and proof of ownership.
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Sign And Date
The applicant signs and dates the statement that the information is true and correct; the property owner also signs and dates.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Fenton Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application request?
- It requests an area or use variance, certain wetland or flood hazard variances, or an appeal of an administrative decision.
- What materials does the application checklist require?
- The checklist calls for the full required fee, completed application copies, eleven copies of a site plan or sketch, the complete legal description, and proof of property ownership.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application?
- No. The document has no notary block. The applicant swears the information is true and correct and signs and dates; the property owner also signs and dates.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application?
- The form lists the materials to include but does not specify submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.