Walker, MI · Kent County
Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application
Walker property owners and applicants use this application to request a zoning variance and provide details for the Zoning Board of Appeals to review.
What this form is
The application requests property and applicant information, identifies the zoning provision being appealed, and asks for details about the requested variance. Applicants also respond to variance criteria in Part 2 and attach supporting documents, including a legal description, property survey, and proposed site plan. The document lists application deadlines, meeting dates, a $400 non-refundable fee, and a possible escrow deposit.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking a dimensional or use variance from Walker’s zoning requirements submits this application to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Community Development Department, 4243 Remembrance Rd NW, Walker, MI 49534, or email [email protected]. The $400 non-refundable fee is due at submittal; the application must arrive by the listed deadline.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant also represents that the application and attachments are true and correct.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals variance application PDF.
- 2
Complete Both Parts
Provide property and applicant details, describe the appeal, and answer the applicable variance criteria in Part 2.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Include the listed supporting documents and site plan; fold plans, since rolled plans will not be accepted.
- 4
Submit To The City
Send the completed application to the Community Development Department by the listed deadline and pay the $400 fee at submittal.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. The applicant represents that the application and attachments are true and correct.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department at 4243 Remembrance Rd NW, Walker, MI 49534, or email [email protected]. The $400 non-refundable fee is due at submittal, and the application must meet the listed deadline.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists a legal description, property survey, elevation drawings, proposed site plan, and responses to Part 2. Maps or photos may also be included. Missing documentation means the application will not be processed.
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.