How do I submit the Dimensional Variance Application Packet?

Submit it to the Community Development Department at 45175 Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375, with the required plans and drawings, including one digital PDF copy.

What materials must accompany the application?

The checklist requires a signed application, completed dimensional variance review standards, a dimensioned site plan, dimensioned drawings and plans, and the applicable fee. Optional helpful information may also be included.

Who signs the application?

The applicant signs the application. If the applicant is not the property owner, the property owner must also read and sign the owner section.

Novi, MI · Oakland County

No notary required

Dimensional Variance Application Packet

Novi property owners or their applicants use this packet to request a dimensional variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals.

What this form is

This packet lets an applicant request a dimensional variance from Novi’s Zoning Board of Appeals and explain how the request meets the board’s review standards. It asks for property, applicant, owner, zoning, and variance details, signatures, and supporting plans. The checklist calls for a signed application, completed dimensional review standards, drawings, a site plan, and the applicable fee.

Who needs it

A property owner or applicant seeking a dimensional variance from Novi’s Zoning Board of Appeals should complete and submit this packet.

How to submit it

Submit the application packet to the Community Development Department, 45175 Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375. Include one copy and one digital PDF copy of the required drawings and plans, and make the check payable to the City of Novi.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if different, the property owner sign and date the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Packet
Download the Dimensional Variance Application Packet and review its application, checklist, and dimensional variance review standards.
2
Complete And Sign
Fill in the property, applicant, owner, zoning, and variance information, and have the applicant and property owner sign where required.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include completed review standards, the required site plan and drawings, one digital PDF copy, and the applicable fee.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the packet to the Community Development Department at 45175 Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Dimensional Variance Application Packet?: No. The applicant and, if different, the property owner sign and date the application; the packet does not require a notary.
How do I submit the Dimensional Variance Application Packet?: Submit it to the Community Development Department at 45175 Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375, with the required plans and drawings, including one digital PDF copy.
What materials must accompany the application?: The checklist requires a signed application, completed dimensional variance review standards, a dimensioned site plan, dimensioned drawings and plans, and the applicable fee. Optional helpful information may also be included.
Who signs the application?: The applicant signs the application. If the applicant is not the property owner, the property owner must also read and sign the owner section.

Need something notarized?

This Dimensional Variance Application Packet doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.