East Grand Rapids, MI · Kent County
Request for Fence Ordinance Variance
Property owners use this application to request a variance from East Grand Rapids’ fence ordinance and seek consideration by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
This application requests a variance from the city’s fence ordinance and provides information for the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider at a public hearing. Applicants provide property and contact details, describe the requested variance, and submit a scaled site plan and elevation drawing, plus a narrative addressing the review standards. A $250 non-refundable filing fee is required; retroactive requests also require a $700 post-construction fee.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking an exception to the East Grand Rapids fence ordinance should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and required materials to City of East Grand Rapids – City Services, 750 Lakeside Dr. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Include the $250 non-refundable filing fee; retroactive variance requests also require a $700 post-construction fee.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned, so the applicant and, if different, property owner sign it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Fence Ordinance Variance Application for East Grand Rapids.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the requested variance, and sign the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare two copies of a scaled site plan and elevation drawing, along with a narrative addressing the review standards.
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Submit to City Services
Send the application, required materials, and applicable fee to City of East Grand Rapids – City Services at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Fence Ordinance Variance Application?
- No. This application does not require notarization, and it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment. The applicant and, if different, property owner sign the application.
- How do I submit the Fence Ordinance Variance Application?
- Submit the application and required materials to City of East Grand Rapids – City Services, 750 Lakeside Dr. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Include the required filing fee.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form calls for two copies of a detailed, scaled site plan and elevation drawing, and a narrative explaining the request and how it meets the review standards. Pictures may also be attached.
- What fees does the application list?
- The application lists a non-refundable $250 filing fee. It also requires a $700 post-construction fee for retroactive variance requests.