Mount Pleasant, MI · Isabella County
Variance Application (Zoning Board of Appeals)
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a non-use or dimensional variance from Mount Pleasant’s Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
The application requests a zoning variance and provides space for applicant and property details, the requested variance, and a description of existing and proposed site conditions. Applicants must provide written responses to six criteria for a non-use or dimensional variance; use variances are not permitted. The city says a complete application, including the $500 filing fee, is required before the request can be scheduled for review.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a non-use or dimensional variance from Mount Pleasant’s Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application.
How to submit it
The form identifies the Building Safety Department at 320 W. Broadway Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858, and lists a $500 filing fee. It says incomplete applications may be returned.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; an owner who is not the applicant may provide authorization in a separate signed letter.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance Application for the Mount Pleasant Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and property information, describe the variance and project, and answer the six criteria for a non-use or dimensional variance.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Attach additional pages as needed. If you are not the property owner, include the owner's separate signed authorization if applicable.
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Submit To The Building Safety Department
Submit the completed application and $500 filing fee to the Building Safety Department at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can use the Mount Pleasant variance application?
- A property owner or an applicant authorized by the owner can use it to request a non-use or dimensional variance. The form states that use variances are not permitted.
- What information does the variance application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the type of variance, existing and proposed site conditions, and written responses to six criteria for a non-use or dimensional variance.
- Do I need a notary for the Mount Pleasant variance application?
- No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block. If the applicant is not the owner, the owner may provide authorization in a separate signed letter.
- How do I submit the Mount Pleasant variance application?
- The form identifies the Building Safety Department at 320 W. Broadway Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858, and lists a $500 filing fee. It says incomplete applications may be returned.