Flint, MI · Genesee County
Non-Use Variance Application
This application asks the City of Flint Zoning Board of Appeals to review a non-use variance request and is filed by an applicant with a legal interest in the property.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this seven-page application to request a non-use variance from the City of Flint Zoning Board of Appeals. Applicants provide property, ownership, and zoning information, respond to five review standards, and submit required supporting materials, such as proof of ownership. The form also includes owner and authorized agent affidavits; the owner affidavit applies when the applicant is not the property owner, and the agent affidavit applies to people acting for the applicant.
Who needs it
An applicant with a legal interest in Flint property seeking a non-use variance must complete the application and provide the requested supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form has jurat blocks reading “Subscribed and sworn to me” for the property owner and authorized agent affidavits; the applicable signer signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the seven-page Non-Use Variance Application and review its instructions and required materials.
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Complete the Application
Enter applicant, owner, agent, and property details; respond to all five variance review standards and gather applicable supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn affidavit page or pages.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and supporting materials by email, mail, or drop-off as described in the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Flint. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the affidavits notarized?
- Complete the applicable affidavit, but wait to sign until your online notary instructs you during the video session. The notary administers the oath and completes the jurat.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The application lists a notarized authorized agent authorization form when applicable and includes sworn owner and authorized agent affidavit pages. Confirm which pages apply to your situation with the city, village or township if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Michigan allows its notaries to perform remote electronic notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize an eligible affidavit by video; check with the City of Flint about its submission requirements.
- When does the property owner complete an affidavit?
- The form says the property owner affidavit must be completed when the applicant is not the owner of record. The authorized agent affidavit must be completed for people acting on the applicant’s behalf.