Goodrich, MI · Genesee County
Zoning Variance Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning variance from the Village of Goodrich and explain the practical difficulty involved.
What this form is
Use this application when requesting a zoning variance, interpretation, or appeal concerning a property in Goodrich. It asks for applicant and property details, the type and description of the appeal, relevant ordinance sections, and the nature of the practical difficulty. The form also includes permission for Village staff and Zoning Board of Appeals members to enter the property to view the site.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking a zoning variance, interpretation, or appeal for property in the Village of Goodrich 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 is signed without a notary; the property owner and applicant provide signatures in the attestation and right-of-entry section.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, describe the appeal and practical difficulty, and identify relevant ordinance sections.
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Review Supporting Information
The application advises applicants to state their hardship specifically and notes that neighbor statements may be submitted to the Planning Department.
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Sign And Submit
The property owner and applicant sign the attestation and right-of-entry section, then submit the application to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Variance Application?
- No. The application has signature lines for the property owner and applicant, but no notary block; they sign the attestation and right-of-entry section.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the appeal type, a description of the variance request, related ordinance sections, and the nature of the practical difficulty.
- How do I submit the Zoning Variance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- Does the application include permission to enter the property?
- Yes. The attestation states that Village Zoning Board of Appeals members and Village staff may enter the property to view the site and gather information about the request.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.