Richmond, MI · Macomb County
Board of Zoning Appeals Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to describe a zoning appeal, variance, interpretation request, or other matter for the City of Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals.
What this form is
Use this application to request a variance, appeal, interpretation, or other action from the City of Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals. It asks for applicant and property details, the project description, and a written response addressing the variance standards when applicable. Applicants must provide fourteen folded sets of plans and, if they do not own the property, a purchase agreement or another instrument acceptable to the City.
Who needs it
Property owners and other applicants seeking Board of Zoning Appeals action on a Richmond property should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the information and authorizes site inspections, and the form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Board of Zoning Appeals Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Print or type the requested information, describe the request in detail, and sign and date the certification.
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Gather Plans and Documents
Supply fourteen folded sets of plans. If you do not own the property, include a purchase agreement or another instrument acceptable to the City.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Board of Zoning Appeals Application request?
- It requests applicant and property information and a detailed project description for a variance, appeal, interpretation, or other matter before Richmond's Board of Zoning Appeals.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The form says applicants must supply fourteen folded sets of plans. Non-owners must provide a purchase agreement or another instrument acceptable to the City showing the owner is aware of and agrees with the requested action.
- Do I need a notary for the Board of Zoning Appeals Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. The signer certifies the information and authorizes site inspections; the form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Board of Zoning Appeals Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.