Romulus, MI · Wayne County
Sign Variance Application
This application asks the Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals to approve a sign variance and is filed by an applicant or project representative seeking relief from sign regulations.
- 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 three-page application to request a variance for a proposed sign. It collects applicant and property details, the requested variance, proposed sign information, and written explanations addressing the listed justification criteria. Include the required ownership documents, site plan, supporting materials, and completed responses; the form states applications missing this information will not be accepted. The applicant and property owner each have a separate affidavit to sign.
Who needs it
An applicant or project representative seeking a sign variance in Romulus must complete the application and provide the requested property information and supporting materials.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the three-page Sign Variance Application from the City of Romulus.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in applicant, property, proposed sign, and variance details, and write responses to all seven justification criteria.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Use the checklist to assemble ownership proof, identification, site plans, supporting documents, and any applicable denial letter.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the applicant affidavit and, if applicable, the property owner affidavit.
- 5
Sign On Video
Each affidavit signer completes their signature before the notary during the online video session.
- 6
Submit To The City
Send the completed, notarized application and required attachments to the City of Romulus Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Romulus. 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 complete and submit the sign variance application?
- Complete the applicant, property, sign, and variance sections; answer each justification prompt in writing; attach the required materials; sign the affidavit before a notary; then submit the application to the City.
- Do I need to have both affidavits notarized?
- The form provides separate jurat blocks for the applicant and property owner, each stating that the signer is sworn. Each person signing an affidavit should appear before a notary for that signature.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit by video; check that the City will accept the notarized application in your circumstances.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The checklist requests proof of ownership, the property owner's driver's license, a plot or site plan, supporting documents, and a Building Department denial letter if applicable. It also requires written answers to the page-two justification questions.
- Where should I submit the completed application?
- The form identifies the City of Romulus Planning Department at 2600 Wayne Road as the contact for the application. Confirm submission arrangements and any questions about the required materials with the city, village or township if unsure.