Norton Shores, MI · Muskegon County
Variance Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to ask Norton Shores for a zoning variance and explain the practical difficulties behind the request.
What this form is
The application asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a variance from the Norton Shores Zoning Ordinance; non-residential requests are also reviewed by the Planning Commission first. It asks for applicant, owner, and property details, the nature and effects of the request, and signatures. Applicants must include a scale drawing and a cover letter explaining the request and practical difficulties; the document lists a $300 application fee and a 35-to-60-day processing time.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a variance from the Norton Shores Zoning Ordinance use this application to explain their request and its practical difficulties.
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 document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and, if different, the owner sign the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, owner, and property details, describe the variance request, and answer the questions about its effects.
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Gather Required Materials
Attach a scale drawing showing the specified site details and a cover letter explaining the request and practical difficulties.
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Sign And Submit
The applicant and, if different, the owner sign and date the application. Submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Norton Shores Variance Application ask for?
- It requests applicant, property owner, and site information, details about the variance and its effects, and signatures. Include a scale drawing and a cover letter explaining the request and practical difficulties.
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Application?
- No. The applicant and, if different, the property owner sign and date the application; it does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Variance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Include the required scale drawing and cover letter.
Need something notarized?
This Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.