Bloomfield Hills, MI · Oakland County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request zoning relief or appeal a zoning decision in Bloomfield Hills.
What this form is
This application lets an applicant request a dimensional variance, use variance, appeal of an administrative decision, or approval for a use requiring Zoning Board of Appeals review. It asks for applicant and property details, the request type, and written responses to applicable review criteria. The city requires a completed application, checklist, fee, escrow form and deposit, proof of ownership, and other materials listed in the application procedure.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a zoning variance, appealing an administrative zoning decision, or requesting a use that requires Zoning Board of Appeals approval need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required materials to the City Clerk. Email the complete electronic file to [email protected]; the form lists a $500 application fee and an escrow deposit of $5,000 for residential or $10,000 for commercial projects.
About notarization
This document has no notary block; the applicant swears the information is true and correct, and the applicant and property owner sign and date the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Bloomfield Hills Zoning Board of Appeals Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property information, select the request type, and complete the applicable review criteria.
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Gather Required Materials
Use the checklist to gather proof of ownership, plans, written responses, fees, and the signed escrow establishment form.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and required materials to the City Clerk, and email the complete electronic file to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- No. The application has no notary block, but the applicant swears the information is true and correct and signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- Submit the completed application and required materials to the City Clerk. Email the complete electronic file to [email protected].
- What materials does the application require?
- The checklist calls for the completed application and checklist, fee, signed escrow establishment form and deposit, proof of ownership, written responses to applicable criteria, and electronic plan and application files.
- What types of requests can I make?
- The application covers dimensional variances, use variances, appeals of certain administrative decisions, and uses requiring Zoning Board of Appeals approval.