Saranac, MI · Ionia County
Special Use Permit Application
Property owners and other applicants use this application to request Planning Commission review and approval of a special use permit in Saranac.
What this form is
The application requests information about the applicant, property ownership, property description and zoning, and the proposed project. Applicants describe the intended use, construction dates, and anticipated effects on neighboring properties, and identify steps to address negative impacts. The form says special use permits require Planning Commission site plan review and asks applicants to submit required documents listed in the zoning ordinance.
Who needs it
A property owner, lessee, authorized agent, or other applicant seeking Planning Commission approval for a special use permit should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit three copies of the application and all required documents, accompanied by the proper deposit, to the Municipal Building, 10 North Bridge St., P.O. Box 312, Saranac, Michigan 48881.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; its affidavit asks the applicant to affirm the information is true and correct, but includes no notary block.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Special Use Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Type or print clearly in ink, providing applicant, property, and project information.
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Gather Required Documents
Include the required documents listed in the zoning ordinance and any numbered additional pages needed.
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Submit to the Village
Provide three copies and the proper deposit at the Municipal Building address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. Its affidavit asks the applicant to affirm the information is true and correct.
- Who can apply for a special use permit?
- The application asks the signer to identify their interest in the request, such as owner, lessee, or authorized agent for the owner.
- What should I include with the application?
- Submit three copies of the application and all required documents. The form also says an application will not be accepted without the proper deposit.
- How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?
- Submit three copies, all required documents, and the proper deposit to the Municipal Building, 10 North Bridge St., P.O. Box 312, Saranac, Michigan 48881.