Northville, MI · Oakland County
Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Application
Property owners and their representatives use this application to request a variance, appeal, or zoning interpretation from Northville’s Board of Zoning Appeals.
What this form is
The application lets a petitioner request a variance or other listed Board of Zoning Appeals action and explain the request, property details, and how it meets the relevant criteria. Northville requires five identical packets, proof of ownership, an applicable fee, and a matching PDF emailed to the Building Department by the posted submission deadline. Additional materials depend on the request type, including a certified survey for most dimensional variances.
Who needs it
A property owner or petitioner applying on the owner’s behalf needs this form to request a Board of Zoning Appeals variance or other listed zoning action.
How to submit it
Submit five identical paper packets to the Building Department and email the matching PDF to [email protected] by the posted submission deadline. Include the applicable fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; a petitioner applying for an owner must include the property owner’s notarized letter of authorization.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Northville Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Application.
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Complete the Form
Provide the petitioner and property details, select the request type, complete the applicable sections, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Prepare proof of ownership, the applicable fee, and any request-specific materials, such as a certified survey or an owner’s notarized authorization letter.
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Submit to the Building Department
Provide five identical paper packets and email an exact matching PDF by the submission deadline posted on the city website.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Application?
- No. Sign and date the application without a notary. If you apply on behalf of the property owner, include the owner’s notarized letter of authorization.
- How do I submit the Northville variance application?
- Submit five identical paper packets to the Building Department and email a matching PDF to [email protected] by the submission deadline.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Include proof of ownership and the applicable fee. A non-use (dimensional) variance generally requires a certified property survey; other requirements depend on the request.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for petitioner and property owner contact details, the property address and zoning information, the type of request, property and structure details, and supporting explanations.