Livonia, MI · Wayne County
Building Code Appeal Application
This application lets an applicant ask Livonia’s Building Code Board of Appeals to review an Inspection Department order or decision and provide the property, ownership, and appeal details.
- 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
This application asks the Livonia Building Code Board of Appeals to review an Inspection Department order or decision and lets the applicant request that it be reversed, modified, or affirmed. It collects applicant and property details, the legal description, ownership information and restrictions, the appeal grounds, and the building-code section at issue. The form directs applicants to submit three copies and includes sworn statements supporting the application and confirming the applicant’s request has the appropriate knowledge and approval.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a hearing before Livonia’s Building Code Board of Appeals about an Inspection Department order or decision should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant-owner signs the first affidavit before the notary, and the person affirming knowledge and approval signs the second sworn statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Building Code Appeal Application from the City of Livonia.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the applicant, property, ownership, appeal grounds, and building-code section details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notary appointment for the form’s sworn statements.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable statements during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit Three Copies
Prepare the three copies requested by the form and submit them to the Building Code Board of Appeals.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Livonia. 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 submit the Building Code Appeal Application?
- Complete the application, sign its sworn statements before a notary, and prepare three copies. The form lists the Building Code Board of Appeals at Livonia’s Civic Center Drive address.
- Do I need to provide a legal description?
- Yes. The application includes a field for the legal description of the property involved, along with fields for ownership details, restrictions, and the grounds for the appeal.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Michigan permits remote electronic notarization by authorized notaries. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary; confirm acceptance details with the board.
- Who signs the sworn statements?
- The form has one jurat for the applicant-owner and a second sworn statement confirming the application is made with the signer’s full knowledge and approval. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.