Lake Odessa, MI · Ionia County
Zoning Permit Application
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to seek zoning approval before construction, excavation, or a regulated use in Lake Odessa.
What this form is
The application must be completed in full and approved by the Village Zoning Administrator before construction, excavation, or a use regulated by the Lake Odessa Zoning Ordinance begins. It asks for applicant, owner, and contractor details; construction type and dimensions; property and zoning information; setbacks; and a site plan showing proposed and existing structures. The applicant certifies the information and signs and dates the form.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents seeking approval for construction, excavation, or a use regulated by the Lake Odessa Zoning Ordinance need 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 and dated without a notary; it identifies no 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 Lake Odessa Zoning Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant and property information, construction details, parcel and zoning information, setbacks, and affidavit.
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Prepare the Site Plan
Draw the proposed construction and existing structures, showing distances to lot lines, roads, easements, and shorelines; include distance to the dwelling for new accessory structures.
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Attach a Legal Description if Needed
Attach a legal description if the parcel number has not yet been assigned.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form and wait for the Village Zoning Administrator's approval before beginning regulated work or use.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Lake Odessa Zoning Permit Application for?
- It requests zoning approval for construction, excavation, or a regulated use. The Village Zoning Administrator must approve the completed application before work or use begins.
- Who completes the zoning permit application?
- The property owner or the owner's authorized agent completes and signs the application. It requests applicant, property owner, and, when applicable, contractor information.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Permit Application?
- No. The application calls for a signature and date, not notarization, and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Zoning Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The completed application must be approved by the Village Zoning Administrator before regulated work or use begins.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.