Pontiac, MI · Oakland County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application asks the City of Pontiac Zoning Board of Appeals to review an appeal or variance request and is filed by the applicant with supporting materials and the required fee.
- 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 Pontiac’s Zoning Board of Appeals to review an appeal or variance request involving a property. The form collects applicant and property details, the purpose of the request, and information about hardship; the checklist also calls for supporting materials, a project narrative, and an application fee. File a complete application with the Office of Land Use and Strategic Planning at least 30 days before a regularly scheduled board meeting.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a Zoning Board of Appeals review in Pontiac must submit this application with the required fee and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The verification carries a jurat stating the applicant appeared and was duly sworn; the person named above signs the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Zoning Board of Appeals application and review its instructions and checklist.
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Complete the Form
Enter applicant and property details, describe the request and hardship, and prepare the supporting materials listed on the checklist.
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Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the application verification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the verification during the online notary session when instructed.
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Submit to the City
Submit the complete application, supporting materials, and fee to Pontiac’s Office of Land Use and Strategic Planning at least 30 days before a regularly scheduled meeting.
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 complete the Pontiac Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- Fill in the applicant and property information, explain the request and hardship, gather the checklist items, and sign the verification before a notary. Submit the complete application and fee to the Office of Land Use and Strategic Planning.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a verification stating that the applicant appeared and was duly sworn. Sign that section before the notary, rather than signing it in advance.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Michigan law authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries, and an act performed in another state by an authorized officer has the same effect as a Michigan notarial act. You can sign with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the application checklist request?
- The checklist requests proof of ownership or a purchase/lease agreement, plans drawn to scale, a project narrative, and the application fee. It also asks for a completed and signed application and checklist.
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