Adrian, MI · Lenawee County

No notary required

Construction Board of Appeals Application

This application lets a person appeal a construction-code decision to the City of Adrian’s Board of Appeals and provide the reasons for the appeal.

What this form is

Use this application to appeal a decision of the enforcing agency when you believe the code was interpreted incorrectly, does not apply, or an equivalent or better form of construction is proposed. It asks for the appellant’s contact information, the address involved, the code and section being appealed, and reasons for the appeal. Attach supporting documentation or drawings; the stated $200 nonrefundable fee must be paid before a meeting is scheduled.

Who needs it

A person appealing an enforcing agency decision on a construction-code matter may use this application to explain the basis for the appeal.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Community Development Department, Inspection Division, at 135 East Maumee Street, Adrian, MI 49221. The form states that the $200 nonrefundable fee is due before a meeting is scheduled.

About notarization

No notary is required; the form requests supporting documentation or drawings as attachments, and the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Construction Board of Appeals Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter your contact details, the address involved, the code and section being appealed, and your reasons for the appeal.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Attach supporting documentation or drawings pertinent to the appeal.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit the application to the Community Development Department, Inspection Division, at 135 East Maumee Street, Adrian, MI 49221.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Construction Board of Appeals Application for?
It lets a person appeal an enforcing agency decision based on an alleged incorrect code interpretation, code provisions that do not apply, or a proposed equivalent or better form of construction.
What should I include with the appeal application?
Provide your contact information, the address involved, the code and section being appealed, and your reasons. The form asks you to attach supporting documentation or drawings pertinent to the appeal.
Do I need a notary for the Construction Board of Appeals Application?
No. The form does not require notarization. It requests supporting documentation or drawings as attachments; the signer just signs and dates the application.
How do I submit the Construction Board of Appeals Application?
Submit it to the Community Development Department, Inspection Division, at 135 East Maumee Street, Adrian, MI 49221. The form says the $200 nonrefundable fee is due before the meeting is scheduled.

Need something notarized?

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