Do I need a notary for the Zoning Permit Application?

No. The application calls for a signature and date but does not require a notary or mention a notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Zoning Permit Application?

Use the electronic submission button, email the completed application to cboyak-wohlfeil@otsegocountymi.gov, or mail or deliver it to Land Use Services at 225 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735.

What should the plot plan include?

Include a north arrow, lot shape and dimensions, existing roads or easements, and the locations and dimensions of existing and proposed structures. Waterfront lots also need the body of water and distances to the high water mark.

How will I learn whether my application is approved?

The county says to allow 7–10 business days for review. You will receive an email notification when the application has been approved or denied.

Otsego County, MI · Otsego County

No notary required

Application for Zoning Permit

Otsego County property owners or contractors use this application to request a zoning permit and provide property, project, and plot plan information.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Otsego County · Otsego County, Otsego County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: otsegocountymi.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this application to request a zoning permit for proposed work or a use on a property in Otsego County. It asks for parcel and property details, owner and contractor information, a description of the work, and a plot plan showing required site features and measurements. Sign and date the application; the county will notify you by email when it has approved or denied it.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors applying for a zoning permit in Otsego County need to complete the application and provide a plot plan.

How to submit it

Submit electronically using the application’s button, email a completed copy to [email protected], or mail or deliver it to Land Use Services, 225 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. After approval, payment can be made by phone, check, or cash.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Open the application in Adobe Acrobat; the zoning application is on page 2.
2
Complete the Application
Enter the requested property, owner, contractor, and proposed work information.
3
Prepare the Plot Plan
Attach a plot plan file or draw the plan in the space provided, including the required site details.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it electronically, by email, in person, or by mail to Land Use Services.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Permit Application?: No. The application calls for a signature and date but does not require a notary or mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Zoning Permit Application?: Use the electronic submission button, email the completed application to [email protected], or mail or deliver it to Land Use Services at 225 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735.
What should the plot plan include?: Include a north arrow, lot shape and dimensions, existing roads or easements, and the locations and dimensions of existing and proposed structures. Waterfront lots also need the body of water and distances to the high water mark.
How will I learn whether my application is approved?: The county says to allow 7–10 business days for review. You will receive an email notification when the application has been approved or denied.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Zoning Permit doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.