Fremont, MI · Newaygo County

No notary required

Joint Zoning Board of Appeals Application

Property owners and other interested applicants use this application to request a zoning appeal, variance, determination, or interpretation from the Joint Zoning Board of Appeals.

What this form is

This application requests review by the Joint Zoning Board of Appeals for an appeal, variance, determination, or zoning ordinance interpretation. Applicants provide contact and property details, describe the request, and respond to applicable review standards; a site plan may be required. The completed application and required materials must be submitted at least 45 days before the next scheduled meeting.

Who needs it

Property owners and people with a legal interest in a parcel use this application to request Joint Zoning Board of Appeals review.

How to submit it

Return the completed application and required materials to the municipality where the parcel is located; for Fremont parcels, use 101 E. Main Street, Fremont, MI 49412. Submit at least 45 days before the next scheduled meeting.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Joint Zoning Board of Appeals Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and property information, describe the request, and answer the applicable review standards.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include proof of ownership or legal interest and 13 copies of a site plan, if applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Municipality

    Send the completed application and materials to the municipality where the parcel is located at least 45 days before the next scheduled meeting.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Joint Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Joint Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
Return the completed application and required materials to the municipality where the parcel is located. For Fremont parcels, the form lists 101 E. Main Street, Fremont, MI 49412.
When should I submit the application?
The application and all required materials must be submitted at least 45 days before the next scheduled Joint Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
What materials may I need to provide?
The form requests 13 copies of a site plan, if applicable, and proof of ownership or documentation of a legal interest in the property.

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.