Grand Haven, MI · Ottawa County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This five-page application is filed by a property owner seeking a variance, appeal, interpretation, or change of nonconforming use from the Grand Haven Zoning Board of Appeals.
- 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
Property owners use this application to ask the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance, appeal, interpretation, or change of nonconforming use. The application requests property and project details, a description of the case, and a written response addressing the Board’s seven basic conditions. Grand Haven requires a notarized original, copies of the application and supporting materials, and the required fee; incomplete or late filings will not be placed on the meeting agenda.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a variance, appeal, interpretation, or change of nonconforming use from the Grand Haven Zoning Board of Appeals must file this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the property owner signs and swears to the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Grand Haven Zoning Board of Appeals application and review the instructions and filing deadlines.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and project information, describe your request, and prepare the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the application’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized original, required copies, supporting materials, and fee with Grand Haven in person or by mail.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grand Haven. 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 get the Zoning Board of Appeals application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to it during the session, and check with Grand Haven about its original-document filing requirements.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The application instructions require a notarized original, and the signature page contains a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the property owner.
- Who can file the Grand Haven ZBA application?
- The application says it must be filed by the property owner; applications filed by others will be returned.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form lists five copies of the application, five copies of the site plan where applicable, five copies of a written response to the seven basic conditions, and the required fee. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- Can I file the notarized application online?
- The form says materials and fees must be filed in person or mailed to the Community Development Department. It requires a notarized original, so confirm the city’s requirements for submitting an online-notarized document.
Zoning Board of Appeals Application in other Michigan cities
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