Ferndale, MI · Oakland County
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Application
Ferndale property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning variance or appeal an administrative decision to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
What this form is
Use this application to request a nonuse or dimensional variance, a use variance, or an appeal of certain administrative decisions. It asks for applicant and property details, the request type, and written responses to applicable review criteria. The checklist calls for a fee, two completed application copies, ten copies of a site plan or sketch, a legal description, and proof of ownership.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a zoning variance or eligible administrative decision appeal from Ferndale’s Board of Zoning Appeals need to complete this application.
How to submit it
The checklist names the Community Development Director and requires payment of the applicable fee and specified application and property documents. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it includes an applicant statement swearing the information is true, but no attachment or related step is identified as notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Board of Zoning Appeals application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property information, identify the request, and answer the applicable review criteria.
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Gather Required Documents
Prepare the required application copies, site plan or sketch copies, legal description, proof of ownership, and fee.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ferndale BZA application for?
- It is used to request a zoning variance or appeal certain administrative decisions to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The checklist calls for two copies of the completed application, ten copies of a site plan or sketch, a complete legal description, proof of ownership, and payment of the required fee.
- Do I need a notary for the BZA application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary, though the applicant swears the information is true. No attachment or related step is identified as notarized.
- How do I submit the BZA application?
- Follow the form’s checklist for payment and required copies and documents. The form names the Community Development Director; check the city website for current contact details.