Saranac, MI · Ionia County

No notary required

Zoning Board of Appeals Application

Property owners or their authorized agents submit this application to request a zoning variance, interpretation, appeal, or other authorized review in Saranac.

What this form is

The application requests a hearing before the Village of Saranac Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance, ordinance or map interpretation, appeal from an administrative decision, or other authorized review. It must be completed and submitted before beginning construction, excavation, or a use regulated by the zoning ordinance. It asks for applicant and property information, the request and its reason, and details or supporting materials for the request.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent seeking a zoning variance, interpretation, administrative decision appeal, or other authorized review must complete this application.

How to submit it

The form lists Village of Saranac, 27 North Bridge, Saranac, MI 48881. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and owner sign and date it, and the form does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Zoning Board of Appeals Application for Saranac.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide applicant and property information, describe the request, and answer the applicable variance questions.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Include the materials called for by your request, such as an ordinance section or map, an appeal letter or document, or a site plan for a variance.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Village

    Submit the completed application to the Village of Saranac before beginning regulated construction, excavation, or use.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Zoning Board of Appeals Application used for?
It requests a hearing for a variance, ordinance or map interpretation, appeal from an administrative decision, or another authorized review in Saranac.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and owner, and does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
The form lists Village of Saranac, 27 North Bridge, Saranac, MI 48881. It does not specify a submission method, so check the city website for current contact details.
What information and materials does the application request?
It requests applicant and property details, the proposed request and reason, and supporting information. Depending on the request, it may call for an ordinance section or map, a letter or document, or a site plan.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Board of Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.