Portage, MI · Kalamazoo County
Application for Zoning Amendment
Applicants use this form to ask the Portage Planning Commission to amend the zoning map, zoning ordinance text, or both.
What this form is
Use this application to request a zoning map amendment, a zoning text amendment, or both. It asks for property location and ownership information, the applicant’s interest and purpose, and current and proposed zoning details or proposed text and code sections. The city requires a completed application and paid fee at least 15 working days before the public hearing meeting; supporting statements and copies of actions taken must be attached.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking a change to Portage’s zoning map or zoning ordinance text should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Department of Community Development and pay the zoning amendment fee at least 15 working days before the public hearing meeting.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the required supporting statement and copies of actions taken are attached, and neither is identified as sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Portage Zoning Amendment Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested property, ownership, applicant-interest, and zoning information for a map amendment, text amendment, or both.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach the supporting statement, an impact assessment, and copies of all actions taken regarding the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Department of Community Development and pay the zoning amendment fee at least 15 working days before the public hearing meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Zoning Amendment Application request?
- It asks the Portage Planning Commission to amend the zoning map, zoning ordinance text, or both. The application requests property and applicant details and supporting information.
- What should I attach to the application?
- Attach a statement explaining why the requested change is necessary and how it advances public health, safety, and welfare, along with an assessment of its impact. Attach copies of all actions taken regarding the application as well.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Amendment Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. Its required supporting statement and copies of actions taken are not identified as sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Zoning Amendment Application?
- Submit the completed application to the Department of Community Development and pay the zoning amendment fee at least 15 working days before the public hearing meeting.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Zoning Amendment doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.