Cedar Springs, MI · Kent County

No notary required

Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application

Property owners use this application to request a non-use or use variance from Cedar Springs’ Zoning Board of Appeals.

What this form is

This application is for requesting a non-use or use variance from the city’s zoning requirements. It asks for applicant and property details, the requested variance, and written responses to criteria for the selected variance type; applicants must also include a survey showing the property and relevant buildings or structures.

Who needs it

A property owner or applicant seeking a non-use or use variance from Cedar Springs’ zoning requirements needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the written variance responses and property survey are required attachments, and the document does not say they must be sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and property details, select the variance type, describe the request, and sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include written responses to the questions for the selected variance type and a survey showing the property and relevant structures.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It requires written variance responses and a property survey; the document does not say these attachments must be sworn.
What attachments does the variance application require?
Include written responses to the questions for the requested variance type and a survey showing the property, buildings, structures, and neighboring structures if applicable. The city may require additional information.
How do I submit the variance application?
The document does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant contact details, the property address and parcel number, current zoning, the requested variance and type, and written responses to the applicable variance criteria.

Need something notarized?

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