Marine City, MI · St. Clair County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a zoning appeal, interpretation, or variance from Marine City's Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
The application requests information about the property, its zoning and structures, the review sought, and the reasons supporting a variance or interpretation. Applicants must submit the completed application, nine copies of a plot plan, proof of ownership, and any other helpful information; non-owner applicants must also provide evidence of their interest and a notarized owner letter of no objection. The form states that fees apply and applications are due at least 30 days before a scheduled meeting.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants seeking a zoning appeal, ordinance interpretation, or variance from Marine City's Zoning Board of Appeals need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Marine City Building Department, 260 S. Parker, Marine City, MI 48039, or email [email protected]. The form lists application fees of $500 for residential requests and $1,000 for commercial or industrial requests, with possible additional consultant fees.
About notarization
The application is signed without a notary; if the applicant is not the owner, the form requires a notarized letter from the property owner stating no objection.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, applicant, owner, review type, project description, and requested variance information.
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Gather Required Documents
Include nine plot-plan copies, proof of ownership, and any other helpful information. Non-owner applicants must also include evidence of interest and a notarized owner letter of no objection.
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Submit To The Building Department
Send the application to the Building Department by mail or email at the contact listed on the form, with the required fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Zoning Board of Appeals application request?
- It requests information about the property, the type of review sought, and the applicant's explanation. Variance applicants must address the practical-difficulty criteria listed on the form.
- What must I include with the application?
- Submit the completed application, nine copies of a plot plan drawn to scale, proof of ownership, and any other helpful information. If you are not the owner, include evidence of your interest and a notarized owner letter of no objection.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- No. The application itself is signed without a notary. If you are not the property owner, the form requires a separate notarized letter from the owner stating no objection.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- Submit it to the City of Marine City Building Department at 260 S. Parker, Marine City, MI 48039, or email [email protected]. The form says applications must be filed at least 30 days before a scheduled meeting.