Zeeland, MI · Ottawa County

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ZBA Nonconforming Use Expansion Application

Property owners or their representatives use this application to request City of Zeeland Zoning Board of Appeals approval to expand a nonconforming use.

What this form is

This application requests Zoning Board of Appeals approval to expand a nonconforming use on a property in Zeeland. It asks for applicant, owner, property, contractor, and design professional information, written answers to five questions, and a drawn-to-scale site plan with specified details. Submit a complete application with the required copies and materials at least 30 days before the hearing; the application lists fees on page seven.

Who needs it

Property owners or their representatives seeking Zoning Board of Appeals approval to expand a nonconforming use need to submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit the original application, application fee, eight folded site-plan copies with related documents, and a PDF file to Community Development, 21 S Elm St, Zeeland, MI 49464. The PDF may be emailed to [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information is true and correct, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the ZBA Nonconforming Use Expansion Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the applicant, owner, property, contractor, and design professional information and answer the five required questions.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Prepare a drawn-to-scale site plan and related documents, eight folded site-plan copies, a PDF file, and the application fee.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the original application and materials to Community Development at least 30 days before the hearing.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the ZBA Nonconforming Use Expansion Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The signer certifies the information is true and correct; no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How do I submit the ZBA Nonconforming Use Expansion Application?
Submit the original application, fee, eight folded site-plan copies with related documents, and a PDF file to Community Development at 21 S Elm St, Zeeland, MI 49464. The PDF may be emailed to [email protected].
What materials must accompany the application?
The application instructions call for the application fee, eight folded copies of the site plan and related documents, and a PDF file. A drawn-to-scale site plan with listed details is also required.
When must I submit the application?
The complete original application, fee, site-plan copies, related documents, PDF file, and other requested materials must be submitted at least 30 days before the hearing.

Need something notarized?

This ZBA Nonconforming Use Expansion Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.