Fremont, MI · Newaygo County
Joint Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Property owners or other interested applicants use this application to request a zoning appeal, variance, determination, or ordinance interpretation from the Joint Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
This application asks the Joint Zoning Board of Appeals to consider an appeal, variance, specified determination, or interpretation of zoning ordinance text for a property. Applicants provide contact and property information, describe the request, and respond to applicable review standards. The form says to submit all required materials to the Zoning Administrator 45 days before the next scheduled meeting; incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Who needs it
A property owner or other person with a legal interest in property needs this application to request one of the listed zoning board actions.
How to submit it
Return the application to the municipality where the property is located: Fremont City Hall, 101 E. Main Street, Fremont, MI 49412; Dayton Township; or Sheridan Charter Township. The form says required materials go to the Zoning Administrator 45 days before the next scheduled meeting.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant provides ownership or legal-interest documentation and signs the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Joint Zoning Board of Appeals Application for the municipality where the property is located.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, owner, and property information, select the nature of the request, and provide the requested details and applicable responses.
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Gather Required Materials
Include proof of ownership or legal interest and 13 copies of a site plan, if applicable.
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Submit To The Municipality
Return all required materials to the municipality where the property is located, 45 days before the next scheduled meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Joint Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block; provide ownership or legal-interest documentation as requested.
- How do I submit the zoning appeals application?
- Return it to the municipality where the property is located. For the City of Fremont, the form lists 101 E. Main Street, Fremont, MI 49412.
- What materials must I provide with the application?
- The form asks for proof of ownership or documentation of a legal interest. It also requests 13 copies of a site plan, if applicable.
- When must I submit the application?
- The form says all required materials must reach the Zoning Administrator 45 days before the next scheduled meeting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Need something notarized?
This Joint Zoning Board of Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.