Greenville, MI · Montcalm County
Home Occupation Application
Greenville property owners use this application to register a home occupation and provide details about the property, business, and proposed use.
What this form is
The City of Greenville requires every home occupation to be registered with the Planning and Building Department. This application asks for property and owner details, the type of business, and information about the proposed home occupation. Applicants must also submit an accurate drawing showing the property, dwelling dimensions and square footage, space used for the occupation, and proposed on-site parking.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking to operate a home occupation in Greenville must apply and agree to follow the applicable zoning ordinance requirements.
How to submit it
Submit the application and required accurate property drawing to the Planning and Building Department at 411 South Lafayette Street, Greenville, Michigan 48838. The form lists phone and fax numbers.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant also submits an accurate property drawing, which the form does not say must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, owner, business, and home occupation details, then sign and date the application.
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Prepare The Property Drawing
Include an accurate drawing showing the property, dwelling dimensions and square footage, occupation area, and proposed on-site parking.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and drawing to the Planning and Building Department at 411 South Lafayette Street.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Home Occupation Application for?
- It registers a home occupation with Greenville's Planning and Building Department and provides details about the property, business, proposed use, and on-site parking.
- What drawing must I include?
- Include an accurate drawing showing the property and dwelling, the dwelling's dimensions and square footage, the area devoted to the home occupation, and proposed on-site parking.
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Application?
- No. Sign and date the application without a notary. The form also requests an accurate property drawing, but does not say that drawing must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Application?
- Submit the application and accurate property drawing to the Planning and Building Department at 411 South Lafayette Street, Greenville, Michigan 48838.