Whitehall, MI · Muskegon County

No notary required

Zoning Variance Application

Property owners seeking a zoning variance submit this application to the City of Whitehall Board of Zoning Appeals.

What this form is

Use this application to request an administrative, dimensional, or use-specific variance from the City of Whitehall Board of Zoning Appeals. It asks for the applicant’s contact details, present zoning classification, appeal type, and variance sought. For dimensional or use variances, the application also calls for a separate letter addressing the listed criteria.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking an administrative, dimensional, or use-specific zoning variance should complete this application and any required separate letter.

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 and dated without a notary; the applicant affirms the information is true and correct, and no notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Zoning Variance Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter your contact details, present zoning classification, appeal type, and the variance sought.

  3. 3

    Prepare a Separate Letter

    For a dimensional or use variance, provide a separate letter addressing the applicable criteria listed on the form.

  4. 4

    Sign and Submit

    Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Zoning Variance Application ask for?
It asks for applicant contact details, present zoning classification, appeal type, and the variance sought. Dimensional and use variance requests also call for a separate letter addressing specified criteria.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Variance Application?
No. The applicant signs and dates the application and affirms the information is true and correct. The form does not identify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Zoning Variance Application?
The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.