What does the Zoning Board of Appeals Application request?

It requests a zoning interpretation, administrative review, or variance. The form asks for property and contact details, the appeal’s basis, supporting information, and signatures.

Who should complete this application?

The appellant seeking review or a variance should complete the application. The form also requests the property owner’s information and signature.

How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?

Provide required documentation and a check to the City Clerk, and send digital materials to the City Manager’s Office at citymanager@rochestermi.org. The form lists digital files and 10 copies of the application, plans, and correspondence.

Rochester, MI · Oakland County

No notary required

Zoning Board of Appeals Application

Property owners or appellants use this application to request a zoning interpretation, administrative review, or variance from Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals.

What this form is

This application asks Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals to consider an interpretation, administrative review, or variance related to a property. The form requests property, appellant, and owner details, the type and reason for the appeal, and signatures. Applicants must provide supporting plans and documents, pay the fee stated on the form, and attend the hearing or send a representative.

Who needs it

Property owners or appellants seeking a zoning interpretation, administrative review, or variance from Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application.

How to submit it

Provide required documentation and a check to the City Clerk, plus digital materials to the City Manager’s Office at [email protected]. The form specifies digital files and 10 copies of the application, plans, and correspondence.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals Application.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the property, appellant, and owner information, then complete the section for your requested interpretation, review, or variance.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the required plans and written documents. The form calls for digital materials and 10 copies of the application, plans, and correspondence.
4
Submit To The City
Provide the required documentation and check to the City Clerk, and send digital materials to the City Manager’s Office at [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

What does the Zoning Board of Appeals Application request?: It requests a zoning interpretation, administrative review, or variance. The form asks for property and contact details, the appeal’s basis, supporting information, and signatures.
Who should complete this application?: The appellant seeking review or a variance should complete the application. The form also requests the property owner’s information and signature.
How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?: Provide required documentation and a check to the City Clerk, and send digital materials to the City Manager’s Office at [email protected]. The form lists digital files and 10 copies of the application, plans, and correspondence.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

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