South Lyon, MI · Oakland County
Construction Board of Appeals Application
This application requests permission to appeal a building-code decision or seek a variance and is filed by an appellant or authorized representative with the City of South Lyon.
- 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 form to request permission to erect, alter, modify, or extend a structure or facility, or substitute material, when the request may conflict with the City of South Lyon Building Code or an ordinance. The application asks for property, ownership, use, and appeal details, plus the code sections and proposals at issue. Submit seven copies, the $300 fee, and seven copies of supporting plans drawn to scale; the form also calls for a notarized signature.
Who needs it
An appellant or duly authorized representative seeking a construction-code appeal or variance for a structure or facility in South Lyon should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a jurat beginning “On this Day” and “Before me personally appeared”; the appellant signs before the notary and swears the statements are true.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Construction Board of Appeals Application from the City of South Lyon.
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Complete the Form
Enter appellant, owner, property, and appeal details, and prepare the required plans and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by live video, take the required oath, and sign as directed by the notary.
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Submit to the City
Provide seven application copies, the $300 fee, and seven copies of supporting plans to the City of South Lyon.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from South Lyon. 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 submit the Construction Board of Appeals application?
- Submit seven completed copies, a $300 check payable to the City of South Lyon, and seven copies of supporting plans drawn to scale. Include additional supporting information as applicable.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the appellant appeared before a notary and affirmed the application’s contents. Sign before the notary so the oath can be administered.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Michigan authorizes its notaries to perform remote electronic notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signature in a live online session; confirm the city’s submission preferences if unsure.
- What should I include with the appeal?
- The procedures request plans in seven copies showing shape, dimensions, construction materials, and construction method, with a clear description of the portion at issue. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.