Pontiac, MI · Oakland County
Construction Code Board of Appeals Application
This application is for people seeking Construction Code Board of Appeals review of a Pontiac property or project and requesting relief from a code, ordinance, or section.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to ask the City of Pontiac Construction Code Board of Appeals for relief from a code, ordinance, or section affecting a property or project. The form requests applicant and property-owner details, the property address, the provision at issue, and an explanation supporting the request. File it with the Department of Building Safety and the $500 filing fee; after the application, fee, and supporting documents are submitted, the request goes on the next available board agenda.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking Construction Code Board of Appeals review and relief from a code, ordinance, or section for a Pontiac property or project needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn jurat; the applicant and property owner, if signing, must swear to the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Construction Code Board of Appeals Application from the City of Pontiac.
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Fill Out the Form
Enter applicant and property details, identify the code provision for relief, and explain why the request should be granted.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization for the sworn jurat and check that you have identification ready for the session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the commissioned online notary, swear to the application, and sign as required.
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Submit to the City
File the application with the $500 fee and supporting documents with Pontiac's Department of Building Safety.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pontiac. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the Construction Code Board of Appeals application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a remote session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the application during the video session, then submit it with the $500 fee and supporting documents to Pontiac's Department of Building Safety.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn jurat stating that the person appearing before the notary swears the application is true as described in the jurat.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries under the Michigan Law on Notarial Acts, MCL 55.261 et seq. A commissioned online notary can conduct the notarization remotely; confirm the city will accept the completed application this way.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The instructions require the application, a $500 filing fee, and supporting documents. Submit them to the Department of Building Safety; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure about submission details.