Hillsdale County, MI · Hillsdale County
Zoning Amendment Form
Township officials use this form to document a proposed zoning map or ordinance text change for consideration by Hillsdale County and township boards.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Hillsdale County · Hillsdale County, Hillsdale County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- co.hillsdale.mi.us
- Blank form
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- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This form records a proposed zoning change, either to a property's zoning designation or to the text of a zoning ordinance. It asks for property and location details, the purpose or proposed ordinance text, public hearing and notice information, and the actions of the township zoning board, county planning commission, and township board. For rezoning requests, the form says to include a legal description or survey.
Who needs it
Township officials handling a proposed zoning change use this form to document the proposal and its review by county and township bodies.
How to submit it
After township action, return a copy to the Hillsdale County Planning Commission, 33 McCollum St, Ste 223, Hillsdale, MI 49242.
About notarization
This form does not require a notary; township officials sign and date it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Zoning Amendment Form.
- 2
Complete the Proposal Details
Provide the property description and proposed zoning change, or the article, section, and new text for an ordinance amendment.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
For rezoning requests, include a legal description or survey; include planning commission minutes and maps showing changes and additions.
- 4
Record Hearing and Board Actions
Complete the public hearing and notice details and record the township zoning board, county planning commission, and township board actions.
- 5
Return a Copy to the County
After township action, return a copy to the Hillsdale County Planning Commission at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Zoning Amendment Form cover?
- It records either a proposed change to a property's zoning designation or a proposed amendment to zoning ordinance text, along with hearing, notice, and board action details.
- What should accompany a rezoning request?
- The form says to include a legal description or survey for rezoning requests. It also requests maps showing changes and additions and says to include planning commission minutes and maps with the form.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Amendment Form?
- No. This form does not require a notary; township officials sign and date it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the Zoning Amendment Form?
- After township action, return a copy to the Hillsdale County Planning Commission at 33 McCollum St, Ste 223, Hillsdale, MI 49242.