Northville, MI · Oakland County
Petition for Zoning District Boundary Change
Property owners or authorized applicants use this petition to ask Northville to change the zoning district for a property.
What this form is
This petition requests a zoning map amendment to change a property's current zoning classification. The form asks for property and ownership details, the current and proposed zoning, a proposed use, and written support for the request. Applicants must include a plot plan, proof of ownership, and other supporting materials; the form lists submission requirements and says the fee is due when filed.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking to change a property's zoning district in Northville should complete and submit this petition.
How to submit it
Submit 15 identical paper packets to the Building Department by 4:00 p.m. on the posted deadline, pay the fee when filing, and email an exact-match PDF to the address listed on the form.
About notarization
This petition is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Petition
Download the zoning district change petition PDF.
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Complete and Sign
Fill in the property details and supporting statements, then complete the required owner and applicant sections and sign.
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Gather Attachments
Include proof of ownership, a plot plan, and supporting materials; make 15 identical packets and prepare an exact-match PDF.
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Submit to the City
Deliver the packets to the Building Department by 4:00 p.m. on the posted deadline, pay the fee, and email the matching PDF as directed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the zoning district change petition?
- No. The petition has signature and date fields but no notary block. It does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the zoning district change petition?
- Submit 15 identical paper packets to the Building Department by 4:00 p.m. on the posted deadline, pay the fee when filing, and email an exact-match PDF to the address listed on the form.
- What supporting documents does the petition require?
- Include a plot plan showing existing and proposed zone boundaries, proof of ownership, and supporting materials such as a narrative, sketches, drawings, or plans.
- What information does the petition ask for?
- It asks for the property's legal description and address, parcel ID, current and proposed zoning, proposed use, ownership details, and written responses supporting the request.