Paw Paw, MI · Van Buren County
Zoning Permit Application
Property owners or contractors use this application to request a zoning permit for listed projects in Paw Paw, Michigan.
What this form is
Use this application for new or expanded one- or two-family residences, residential accessory structures, swimming pools, certain alterations or repairs, changes in use, or another specified project; do not use it for fences or signs. It asks about the property, project, owner and contractor, and requires a scaled plot plan showing the lot, structures, easements, streets and north arrow.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors seeking a zoning permit for a project listed on the application should complete and submit it.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it and attaches a required scaled plot plan.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Zoning Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested project, property, owner, and contractor information.
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Gather The Required Attachment
Attach a scaled plot plan with the required lot, structure, easement, street, and north-arrow details.
- 4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the certification on the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What projects can use the Zoning Permit Application?
- It covers listed projects such as residences, residential accessory structures, swimming pools, certain alterations or repairs, and some changes in use. It should not be used for fences or signs.
- What should I attach to the application?
- Attach a scaled plot plan showing the lot dimensions, easements, existing and proposed structures, distances from lot lines, labeled streets, and a north arrow.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary; the required attachment is a scaled plot plan.
- How do I submit the Zoning Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.