Paw Paw, MI · Van Buren County
Zoning Amendment Application
The Zoning Amendment Application lets property owners and other interested applicants request a zoning map change, zoning ordinance text change, or both from Paw Paw.
What this form is
Use this application to request a map amendment, a zoning ordinance text amendment, or both. Map requests identify the property, parcel, existing zoning, proposed use, and owner information; text requests identify the ordinance section and proposed wording. The form also asks for applicant details and information supporting the request against the village’s review standards. Zoning amendment requests require a public hearing and Village Council approval.
Who needs it
Property owners and other interested applicants seeking a zoning map change, zoning ordinance text amendment, or both need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and any supporting materials to Village Hall; the form lists a $400 fee and provides Village Hall’s phone number for questions.
About notarization
No notary is required; the applicant signs and dates the certification, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Amendment Application PDF.
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Complete The Applicable Sections
Choose a map amendment, text amendment, or both, and fill out the corresponding sections and applicant information.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include any supporting materials for the request; the form asks whether a site plan accompanies a map amendment application.
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Submit To Village Hall
Submit the application and supporting materials to Village Hall. The form lists a $400 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Amendment Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the certification on the application. The form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Zoning Amendment Application?
- Submit the completed application and any supporting materials to Village Hall. The form lists a $400 fee and gives Village Hall’s phone number for questions.
- Can I request a zoning map change and a text amendment?
- Yes. The application allows a map amendment, a text amendment, or both. It directs applicants requesting both to complete all sections.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Amendment Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.