Livonia, MI · Wayne County
Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application
This application asks the Zoning Board of Appeals for permission to vary from zoning requirements and is filed by a property owner or an authorized agent with written proof of authority.
- 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
Use this application to request a zoning variance for a property in Livonia. The form asks about the property, the requested variance, and the practical difficulty or hardship, and includes an owner's affidavit. Applicants must provide the supporting materials described in the instructions, such as plans and property documents; the application is reviewed for completeness before the appeal is placed on the Board's agenda.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a zoning variance in Livonia, or an agent with written authority from the owner, uses this application and submits the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an owner's affidavit with a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the property owner signs the affidavit before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get Livonia's Zoning Board of Appeals variance application and instructions.
- 2
Complete The Form
Answer each question and gather the plans, property documents, and other materials listed in the instructions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner's affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs the affidavit during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required supporting materials to the City of Livonia.
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 get the owner's affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. The property owner signs the affidavit during the video session, and the notary completes the jurat.
- Do I need to notarize the entire variance application?
- The form's notary block is attached to the owner's affidavit, which states that the application answers and accompanying information are true and correct to the owner's knowledge.
- Can an agent sign the application?
- The instructions say an owner or an agent with written authority may request a variance. An agent signing for the owner must provide written proof of authority; the owner's affidavit identifies the property owner's signature.
- Does Livonia accept an online-notarized affidavit?
- Michigan law authorizes remote electronic notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure whether the completed document meets its submission requirements.
Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application in other Michigan cities
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