Melvindale, MI · Wayne County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application requests a hearing to reverse, modify, or affirm a Department of Buildings & Safety Engineering order or decision, and is filed by an applicant seeking Board of Appeals review.
- 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 ask the Board of Appeals to review a Department of Buildings & Safety Engineering order or decision. The form requests property details, the grounds for the appeal, the zoning ordinance section at issue, and an Owner’s Affidavit affirming that the statements and accompanying information are accurate. The application instructions require a property photograph, a copy of the Building Department rejection, and a $225 fee when the appeal is filed.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking Board of Appeals review of a Department of Buildings & Safety Engineering order or decision for property in Melvindale should complete this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Zoning Commission Board of Appeals Application from the City of Melvindale.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant and property details, identify the order or decision, and state the grounds for appeal.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the requested plans and property information, a building photograph, and the Building Department rejection.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the Owner’s Affidavit.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 6
Submit to the City
File the completed application and required materials with the city and include the stated $225 fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Melvindale. 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 a zoning appeal application?
- Complete the application, provide the requested property information and attachments, sign the Owner’s Affidavit before a notary, and file the appeal with the city with the required fee.
- Do I need to sign the Owner’s Affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form’s Owner’s Affidavit says the statements and accompanying information are true and accurate and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the owner’s signature.
- Can I notarize the affidavit online?
- Michigan law permits remote electronic notarization by authorized notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit in an online video session; MCL 55.285a addresses the effect of an authorized officer’s act performed in another state.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The form requires a photograph or snapshot of the buildings and a copy of the Building Department rejection. It also requests scaled plans and allows a separate letter for the appeal grounds. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
Other forms in Melvindale
Zoning Board of Appeals Application in other Michigan cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.