Troy, MI · Oakland County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Troy property owners and applicants use this application to request a zoning variance or other matter for consideration by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
Use this application to ask Troy’s Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a variance or other matter. A pre-application meeting with the Planning Department is required before filing, and the city asks applicants to file a complete digital application and fee at least 36 days before a meeting. The form requests property, applicant, owner, and zoning details, plus a practical-difficulty statement and supporting materials.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a zoning variance or another matter before Troy’s Zoning Board of Appeals need to complete this application.
How to submit it
After the required pre-application meeting, submit the complete digital application and $500 fee to the Planning Department at 500 West Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48084. The checklist says digital materials may be emailed to [email protected] or submitted on a flash drive.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes the applicant’s declaration under penalty of perjury, but specifies no notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals Application PDF.
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Meet With Planning
Attend the required pre-application meeting with the Planning Department before filing.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property, applicant, owner, and zoning information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the practical-difficulty statement and checklist materials, including plans, drawings, and photos as applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit the complete digital application and $500 fee at least 36 days before the meeting; the checklist lists email or flash drive.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. It includes the applicant’s declaration under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- After a required pre-application meeting, submit a complete digital application and the $500 fee to the Planning Department. The checklist permits email to [email protected] or submission on a flash drive.
- What supporting materials does the application checklist request?
- The checklist requests a practical-difficulty statement, plot plan or survey, setbacks, elevation drawings, photos as needed, and other information explaining the request. A sealed survey is required for lot area or dimension requests.
- When should I file the application?
- The application says to file a complete digital application and fee at least 36 days before the meeting date. It also requires a pre-application meeting with the Planning Department before filing.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Board of Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.