Berkley, MI · Oakland County
Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning variance, ordinance interpretation, administrative appeal, or mural commercial-message determination from Berkley’s Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
This application lets an applicant ask Berkley’s Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a use or dimensional variance, interpret the Zoning Ordinance, review an administrative decision, or determine whether a proposed mural contains a commercial message. It asks for applicant and property details, the nature of the request, and supporting explanations or documents. The form also states that a complete application is required for review.
Who needs it
Property owners, applicants, or designated representatives seeking a variance, zoning interpretation, administrative appeal, or mural commercial-message determination need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form requires a PDF application and two 11-by-17-inch copies of supporting documents at the time of application.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and property owner provide signatures, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals application PDF.
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Complete The Applicable Sections
Fill in applicant and property details, identify your request, and complete only the section that applies.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Prepare a PDF application and two 11-by-17-inch copies of supporting documents, including a survey, plot plan, or site plan.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and supporting documents to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What requests can I make with the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- The application covers use and dimensional variances, Zoning Ordinance interpretations, administrative reviews or appeals, and determinations of whether a proposed mural or artwork contains a commercial message.
- What supporting documents must I submit?
- The form calls for a PDF application and two 11-by-17-inch copies of supporting documents, including a survey, plot plan, or site plan showing property boundaries, buildings, easements, utilities, and applicable site details.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant and property owner provide signatures, and the form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says to provide a PDF application and two 11-by-17-inch copies of supporting documents at the time of application.