Center Line, MI · Macomb County
Application for Zoning Board of Appeals
This application is for property owners or their representatives seeking a hearing to appeal a Building Department decision in Center Line, with an Owner’s Affidavit signed under oath.
- 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 form to ask the Zoning Board of Appeals to reverse, modify, or affirm a Building Department order or decision. The application requests property, ownership, and appeal details, including the zoning ordinance section and the grounds for the appeal. Applicants must provide scaled plot plans, a digital copy on a flash drive, and a photograph of the building. The form lists separate application, public hearing, and pre-application meeting fees.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a Zoning Board of Appeals hearing about a Building Department decision complete the application and Owner’s Affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Application for Zoning Board of Appeals and review its instructions and requested property information.
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Fill Out the Form
Complete the application and Owner’s Affidavit, and prepare the plot plans, digital copy, and building photograph listed on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the Owner’s Affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the Owner’s Affidavit during the online notary session.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required supporting materials to the City of Center Line.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Center Line. 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 get the Owner’s Affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the Owner’s Affidavit during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to sign the Owner’s Affidavit before a notary?
- The form’s Owner’s Affidavit says the statement is subscribed and sworn to before a notary. The property owner should sign and swear to it in the notary’s presence.
- Can a remote online notarization be used for this form?
- Michigan authorizes its notaries to perform remote electronic notarizations. A commissioned online notary may notarize the affidavit remotely; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the application call for?
- The form calls for scaled plot plans, a digital copy on a flash drive, and a photograph of the building. It also asks for information about the property and the grounds for appeal.