Gaylord, MI · Otsego County
Application for Use Variance Request
Property owners use this application to request a use variance in Gaylord and explain why the property meets the listed criteria.
What this form is
This application is for property owners requesting a use variance. It asks for owner and property details, the zoning district, tax ID number, ordinance section, and a description of the requested variance. Applicants must include a site plan and explain the property's unique circumstances, why permitted uses are not reasonable, why the use would not alter the area's character, and why the problem is not self-created.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a use variance for a property in Gaylord should complete this application and include a site plan.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is completed without a notary; include the required site plan, and the document does not identify any notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Use Variance Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the property owner and property details, describe the requested variance, and explain the listed criteria.
- 3
Gather The Site Plan
Include a site plan, which the application says must accompany the request.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the use variance application ask for?
- It asks for property owner and property details, zoning district, tax ID number, ordinance section, and an explanation of the requested variance and the listed criteria.
- Do I need a notary for the Use Variance Application?
- No. The application has no notary block. Include the required site plan; the document does not identify any notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Use Variance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.