Grosse Pointe Park, MI · Wayne County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application lets property owners or their representatives ask the Grosse Pointe Park Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance, code interpretation, or review of an administrative decision.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Grosse Pointe Park uses this application to review requests for zoning variances, ordinance or map interpretations, and appeals of administrative decisions. Applicants must provide complete information, include required supporting materials, and submit seven sets of the application; variance requests also require a sketch. The applicant or authorized representative must attend the scheduled hearing. The form includes sworn statements, and an owner affidavit is also required when the applicant is not the property owner.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized representatives seeking a zoning variance, ordinance or map interpretation, or appeal of an administrative decision in Grosse Pointe Park need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant affidavit carries a sworn jurat, and the ownership affidavit carries a sworn acknowledgment; the applicant or owner, as applicable, signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Zoning Board of Appeals application and review its instructions and required supporting documents.
- 2
Complete the Required Sections
Provide the property and appeal details, complete the applicable affidavit, and prepare any required sketch or owner affidavit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit that applies to your application.
- 4
Sign During the Video Session
Show identification and sign the applicable affidavit in the notary’s presence during the online session.
- 5
Submit the Application to the City
Provide the required sets, original signature, supporting materials, and fees to Grosse Pointe Park.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grosse Pointe Park. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the zoning appeals application notarized?
- Complete the applicable affidavit, then book an online session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session and submit the completed application and required materials to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the applicant affidavit?
- The application includes an applicant affidavit with a sworn jurat. It also includes an ownership affidavit with a sworn acknowledgment; the form says an owner affidavit is needed if the applicant is not the owner.
- Can I sign this application online?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by commissioned notaries. The form requires the applicable affidavit to be sworn before a notary; confirm the city’s submission requirements if you plan to sign remotely.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form requires seven sets of the application and seven sets of the on-site inspection notice, each with one original signature. A sketch and a copy of the enforcing official’s rejection are also required as specified.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure about the requirements?
- The form lists required sets, supporting documents, fees, and hearing attendance expectations. For questions about what applies to your request or how to submit it, confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
Zoning Board of Appeals Application in other Michigan cities
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