Novi, MI · Oakland County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Novi property owners and applicants use this application to request a Zoning Board of Appeals variance or appeal a Building Official determination.
What this form is
Use this application to request a dimensional, use, or sign variance, or to appeal a determination by the Building Official or Inspector. It asks for property, applicant, owner, and zoning details, the ordinance sections and variances requested, and information about the appeal. The form lists fees by request type and asks for drawings and plans; sign cases also involve a mock-up sign.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a zoning variance or appealing a Building Official determination in Novi should complete the form; a property owner must also sign if different from the applicant.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
No notary is required; the applicant signs and dates the form, and the property owner also signs and dates it if the applicant is not the owner.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, owner, zoning, and variance or appeal information.
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Gather Drawings And Plans
Prepare the drawings and plans listed on the form; submit one copy and one digital PDF copy.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zoning Board of Appeals Application for?
- Use it to request a dimensional, use, or sign variance, or to appeal a determination by the Building Official or Inspector.
- What information and materials does the application ask for?
- It asks for property, applicant, owner, and zoning details, the requested variance and ordinance section, and drawings or plans. Sign cases have additional mock-up sign requirements.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the form; if the applicant is not the property owner, the owner must also sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Zoning Board of Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.