Highland Park, MI · Wayne County

No notary required

Zoning Application

Highland Park’s Zoning Application is for applicants requesting zoning review, such as a variance, site plan review, or zoning code interpretation.

What this form is

Use this application to describe a zoning request and provide applicant, property, project, and consultant information. For a dimensional variance, the form requires a basic site plan, and it asks applicants to address the applicable variance standards. It also includes a fee schedule for listed zoning services and spaces for city review and certification.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking zoning review in Highland Park, including a variance, site plan review, or zoning code interpretation, can use this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists Community Economic Development at 12050 Woodward Avenue, Highland Park, MI 48203.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies the information is true, accurate, and complete, and no notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Print or type the requested applicant, property, and project information, and describe your request in complete detail.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Include 15 copies of drawings, maps, photographs, or other special attachments. A dimensional variance requires a basic site plan.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Zoning Application request?
It requests applicant, consultant, property owner, and project details, plus a description of the zoning request. Applicants may also list up to three requested variances.
What attachments are required for a dimensional variance?
The form requires a basic site plan showing property lines, existing and proposed buildings and easements, setbacks, heights, and other information needed to depict the request.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant certifies the information is true, accurate, and complete; no notarized attachment is identified.
How do I submit the Zoning Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The form lists Community Economic Development and its address.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.