Suttons Bay, MI · Leelanau County
Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application
Property owners use this application to request a variance or other listed zoning appeal from Suttons Bay’s Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
This fillable application lets a property owner request a variance or another listed zoning appeal, including a special land use denial, temporary use, or interpretation. It asks for owner and property details, the type and reasons for the request, and signatures from the owner and any authorized agent. Submit the application with a professional survey 30 days before the scheduled Appeals Board meeting; the listed variance application fee is $500.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a variance or another listed zoning appeal in Suttons Bay must file the application, and an authorized agent may also sign.
How to submit it
Submit the application and professional survey to the Office of Planning and Zoning, 420 N Front Street, P.O. Box 395, Suttons Bay, MI 49682, 30 days before the scheduled meeting; the form lists a $500 variance fee.
About notarization
No notary is required for this document; the property owner and any authorized agent sign and date the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Suttons Bay Zoning Board of Appeals application.
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Complete The Application
Provide owner and property details, identify the request, explain its reasons and hardship, and obtain the required owner and agent signatures.
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Gather The Survey
Include a professional survey showing the property details and proposed changes described in the requirements.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the application and survey to the Office of Planning and Zoning 30 days before the scheduled meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Suttons Bay variance application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines for the property owner and any authorized agent, but no notary block. Both signers should sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Suttons Bay variance application?
- Submit the completed application and a professional survey to the Office of Planning and Zoning at 420 N Front Street, P.O. Box 395, Suttons Bay, MI 49682.
- What must accompany a variance application?
- Include a survey drawn by a professional surveyor showing the property boundaries, rights-of-way, existing improvements, and proposed changes. The form also asks for the reasons and hardship supporting the request.
- When must I submit the application?
- The document says applications and the required survey must be submitted 30 days before the scheduled Appeals Board meeting. It notes that the Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month.