Linden, MI · Genesee County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning appeal or variance from Linden’s Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
Use this application to describe the property, identify the zoning ordinance section involved, and explain the requested variance and reason for appeal. Applicants must provide evidence of practical difficulties on page two; a dimensional variance request must include a survey certified by a professional surveyor. The application and fee must be filed at least 28 days before the next regularly scheduled board meeting.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a zoning appeal or variance from Linden’s Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application.
How to submit it
File the application and pay the $300 fee at least 28 days before the next regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. The form lists 132 E. Broad Street, P.O. Box 507, Linden, MI 48451.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attached document or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Applicant Sections
Enter applicant and property details, describe the variance and reason for appeal, and provide evidence of practical difficulties on page two.
- 3
Gather Required Survey
For a dimensional variance, include a survey showing the deficient or nonconforming dimension, measured and certified by a professional surveyor.
- 4
File and Pay the Fee
File the application and pay the $300 fee at least 28 days before the next regularly scheduled board meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zoning Board of Appeals Application for?
- It lets an applicant describe a zoning appeal or variance request, identify the property and ordinance section, and present evidence of practical difficulties.
- What must accompany a dimensional variance request?
- The application says a dimensional variance request must include a survey showing the deficient or nonconforming dimension, directly measured and certified by a professional surveyor.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- File the application and pay the $300 fee at least 28 days before the next regularly scheduled board meeting. The form lists 132 E. Broad Street, P.O. Box 507, Linden, MI 48451.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it; it does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
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This Zoning Board of Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.