Richmond, MI · Macomb County
Preferred Class Designation of a Non-Conforming Use Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a preferred class designation for a non-conforming use in Richmond.
What this form is
This Planning Commission application requests a preferred class designation for a non-conforming use and asks for the property, applicant, owner, and project details. Applicants must describe the proposed use and how it will be compatible with surrounding properties, and provide a detailed site plan. The form says six folded site plan sets and ten additional folded plan sets are required for review and Planning Commission packets.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a preferred class designation for a non-conforming use on a Richmond property needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Building and Planning Department at 36725 Division Road, P.O. Box 457, Richmond, MI 48062. The form refers applicants to the City of Richmond Fee Schedule for a complete list of application fees.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Preferred Class Designation of a Non-Conforming Use application.
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Complete the Application
Print or type the requested information, describe the request, and sign and date the certification.
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Gather Plans and Attachments
Include six folded site plan sets and ten additional folded plan sets. If you do not own the property, include an acceptable purchase agreement or other instrument.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application to the Building and Planning Department at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Preferred Class Designation application request?
- It requests a preferred class designation for a non-conforming use and asks the applicant to describe the proposed use and its compatibility with surrounding properties.
- What plans must accompany the application?
- The instructions require six folded site plan sets and ten additional folded sets of plans for Planning Commission packets. The site plan checklist details information to include.
- Do I need a notary for the Preferred Class Designation application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Preferred Class Designation application?
- Submit it to the Building and Planning Department at 36725 Division Road, P.O. Box 457, Richmond, MI 48062. Refer to the City of Richmond Fee Schedule for application fees.