Lawton, MI · Van Buren County
Rezoning Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to ask the Village of Lawton to change a property's zoning classification.
What this form is
The application asks for applicant and property details, current and proposed zoning classifications, the proposed use, and the reason for the request. Attach a deed or legal description and a preliminary concept plan drawn to scale. The Village states that the application must be heard by the Planning Commission, and the filing fee must accompany it.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking to amend the Village of Lawton Zoning Ordinance and associated zoning map should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application with the fee payable to the Village of Lawton; the form lists 125 S Main, PO Box 367, Lawton, MI 49065, and www.LawtonMI.org.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and property owner, if different, sign and date the application.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Village of Lawton Rezoning Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property details, the current and proposed zoning classifications, the proposed use, and the reason for the request.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach a deed copy or legal description and a preliminary concept plan drawn to scale.
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Submit to the Village
Submit the application with the fee payable to the Village of Lawton.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Rezoning Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and property owner, if different, sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Rezoning Application?
- Submit the application with the fee payable to the Village of Lawton. The form lists 125 S Main, PO Box 367, Lawton, MI 49065, and www.LawtonMI.org.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Attach a copy of the property's deed or its legal description, plus a preliminary concept plan showing the parcel and intended layout, drawn to scale.
- What does the application ask you to explain?
- Explain the reason for the rezoning request and how it conforms to the goals and policies of the Village Master Plan. The form allows additional sheets.