Grand Haven, MI · Ottawa County
Request for Zoning Change Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a zoning map change or an amendment to the zoning ordinance text in Grand Haven.
What this form is
This application lets a property owner or applicant request a zoning map change, also called rezoning, or a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. The City uses the application to review the request and consider it through the Planning Commission and City Council process. It asks for property, owner, and applicant details, a justification, required attachments, and signatures; the form lists an application fee and a possible escrow deposit.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a zoning map change or a zoning text amendment in Grand Haven should complete this application.
How to submit it
File the application materials with the Planning Department at 519 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417. The form lists a $400 application fee and a possible $1,500 escrow deposit.
About notarization
This application has no notary block; the owner or applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Request for Zoning Change Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, applicant, and request details, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the attachments listed for your request, such as a deed and plat or sketch for rezoning.
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Submit To The Planning Department
File the materials at 519 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417, with the fee listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Grand Haven zoning change application request?
- It requests a zoning map change, also called rezoning, or an amendment to the text of the Zoning Ordinance.
- What attachments does the zoning change application require?
- The form lists a deed and plat or sketch for rezoning, a justification, and, if applicable, a power of attorney. Text amendments require existing and proposed ordinance language.
- Do I need a notary for the Grand Haven zoning change application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the owner or applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.
- How do I submit the Grand Haven zoning change application?
- File the application materials with the Planning Department at 519 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417. The form lists a $400 application fee and a possible $1,500 escrow deposit.
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This Request for Zoning Change Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.