Stockbridge, MI · Ingham County
Variance Application
Property owners use this application to request a zoning variance from the Village of Stockbridge and provide details about the property and proposed structure.
What this form is
The Village of Stockbridge uses this application to review a request for a zoning variance. It asks for petitioner and property owner contact information, property details, existing and proposed structures, and written responses about the requested variance. Include a sketch drawn to scale on at least 11-by-17-inch paper; the form states applications without a drawing will not be accepted.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking a zoning variance from the Village of Stockbridge should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
The form lists the Village of Stockbridge at 305 W Elizabeth, PO Box 155, Room 107, Stockbridge, MI 49285-0155, and phone 517-851-7435. It lists a $500 petition fee and requires the petitioner to appear at the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Village of Stockbridge Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in petitioner and property owner details, property information, and responses about the requested variance.
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Prepare The Site Sketch
Attach a scaled sketch on at least 11-by-17-inch paper showing the property, nearby structures, and notable site features.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the application and sketch to the Village at the address listed on the form, with the stated $500 petition fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Variance Application used for?
- Property owners use this Village of Stockbridge application to request a zoning variance and provide information about the property, existing structures, and proposed use or structure.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include a sketch drawn to scale on paper at least 11 by 17 inches. The form says it must show property dimensions, structures within 50 feet, and notable features such as easements or septic fields.
- How do I submit the Variance Application?
- The form lists the Village of Stockbridge, 305 W Elizabeth, PO Box 155, Room 107, Stockbridge, MI 49285-0155. It lists a $500 petition fee and says the petitioner must appear at the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
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This Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.