Blissfield, MI · Lenawee County
Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application
This application requests zoning relief from the Village of Blissfield and is filed by a property owner or an authorized representative seeking a variance for a property.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this six-page application to describe the proposed project, identify the zoning requirements for which relief is requested, and explain the practical difficulties and alternatives. The Village requires a completed and signed application, proof of ownership, the application fee, a project site plan, and a legal description; incomplete submissions are not accepted. The application explains that the Village schedules a meeting after receiving a complete application and gives an approximate decision timeframe of 45 days.
Who needs it
A property owner or representative with legal or equitable interest in the property needs this form to request zoning relief, and all owners must be identified and sign.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn “State of/County of” notary block on page 2; the company signer named in that block personally appears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Village of Blissfield Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application.
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Complete The Form
Fill in applicant and property details, project information, requested variations, and the practical-difficulty and alternatives sections.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Include proof of ownership, the application fee, a legible project site plan, and the property's legal description.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the company signer named in the form's notary block.
- 5
Sign On Video
Appear before the commissioned online notary by video and complete the notarial step.
- 6
Submit To The Village
Send the complete application and required materials to the Village of Blissfield in person, by mail, or by email.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Blissfield. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit a completed variance application?
- Submit the signed application, required documents, and fee in person, by mail, or by email to the Village of Blissfield. The form lists the Village office address, mailing address, and email.
- Do I need to bring every property owner to the notary?
- The form requires all property owners to be listed and to sign the application. Its notary block refers to a company signer; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure who must appear before a notary.
- Can I complete the notary step online?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can conduct the notarial act by video; the Village determines whether the completed application meets its submission requirements.
- What must I include with the application?
- The form lists a completed and signed application, proof of ownership, the application fee, a project site plan, and a legal description. It says incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application in other Michigan cities
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