Flint, MI · Genesee County
Use Variance Application
This seven-page application asks the City of Flint Zoning Board of Appeals to review a proposed property use that does not conform to zoning requirements.
- 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 application to request a use variance from the City of Flint Zoning Board of Appeals. It asks for applicant, owner, agent, parcel, and proposed-use details, responses to five review standards, and supporting materials. The property owner affidavit is required when the applicant is not the owner of record; the authorized agent affidavit is required for anyone acting on the applicant’s behalf. Submit the completed application and applicable materials to the Zoning Division.
Who needs it
Property owners, tenants, purchasers, or their representatives seeking approval for a proposed use that requires a variance should complete this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Flint Use Variance Application and review its requirements and affidavit pages.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Complete the applicant, owner, agent, parcel, proposed-use, and variance-standard sections; gather applicable supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the applicable Property Owner Affidavit or Authorized Agent Affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable affidavit during the online notary session when instructed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required supporting materials to the Flint Zoning Division by email, mail, or drop-off.
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
- Which parts of the use variance application need notarization?
- The Property Owner Affidavit on page 5 and Authorized Agent Affidavit on page 6 contain sworn jurats. Complete the applicable affidavit and sign it before a notary.
- Do I need to complete both affidavits?
- The owner affidavit is required when the applicant is not the property owner of record. The agent affidavit is required for any person acting on the applicant’s behalf.
- How do I notarize the affidavit online?
- Complete the applicable affidavit, then meet with a commissioned online notary by secure video. Sign when instructed, complete the notarization, and submit the application and supporting materials to the City of Flint.
- Can I use an online notary for this Flint form?
- Michigan permits its notaries to perform remote electronic notarizations. Under MCL 55.285a, a notarial act performed elsewhere by an authorized officer has the same effect as an act performed by a notary in Michigan. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
Other forms in Flint
Use Variance Application in other Michigan cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.