Cedar Springs, MI · Kent County
Zoning Board of Appeals Sign Variance Application
Property owners or other applicants use this application to request relief from Cedar Springs sign regulations through the Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
Use this application to request a sign variance from the Cedar Springs Zoning Board of Appeals. It asks for applicant and property details, the current zoning, the requested variance and the ordinance requiring relief; applicants may attach a sign permit application and additional sheets. The form lists a $100 residential fee and a $200 commercial or industrial fee, plus legal, engineering, and planning fees.
Who needs it
A person seeking a variance from Cedar Springs sign regulations can use this application to present the request to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
How to submit it
File the appeal in writing with the city within 30 days of the ruling or decision. The form lists a $100 residential fee or a $200 commercial or industrial fee, plus legal, engineering, and planning fees.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it and may attach a sign permit application, with no sworn attachment identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the sign variance application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter applicant and property details, describe the requested variance and ordinance, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach additional sheets if needed and a sign permit application if applicable.
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Submit To The City
File the appeal in writing with the city within 30 days of the ruling or decision; review the listed fee for your property type.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the sign variance application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property information, the parcel number, current zoning, and a description of the variance and ordinance requiring relief.
- Do I need a notary for the sign variance application?
- No. The application has no notary block and asks the applicant to sign and date it. It may be submitted with a sign permit application, but no sworn attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the sign variance application?
- File the appeal in writing with the city within 30 days of the ruling or decision. The form lists a $100 residential fee or a $200 commercial or industrial fee, plus legal, engineering, and planning fees.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The form says you may attach additional sheets if needed to describe the variance. It also includes a checkbox to confirm that a sign permit application is attached.