Romulus, MI · Wayne County
Use Variance Application
The Use Variance Application asks property owners or applicants to explain a requested zoning exception and provide property, project, and hardship information to the Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals.
- 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 permission for a land use not allowed in the property’s zoning district. The applicant must provide written answers to five hardship questions and submit the listed ownership documents and plot plan; the form says applications missing required information will not be accepted. The final page includes sworn affidavits for both the applicant and property owner.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a use variance from the Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals should complete this application and provide its required attachments.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the three-page Use Variance Application and review its instructions and attachment checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property and applicant information, answer the five hardship questions, and gather the required attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notary session for the applicant and property owner to complete their sworn affidavits.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each signer appears before the notary online and signs the applicable affidavit as directed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the 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 the Use Variance Application?
- Fill in the property and applicant details, answer all five hardship questions, and gather the listed attachments. The applicant and property owner complete their sworn affidavits before submitting the application.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- The final page contains separate subscribed-and-sworn jurat blocks for the applicant and property owner. Each signer must appear before a notary for their affidavit.
- Can I complete the affidavits online?
- Michigan permits remote electronic notarization by a commissioned online notary. Each signer completes the applicable sworn affidavit during an online notary session.
- What attachments does the city request?
- The checklist calls for proof of ownership, the property owner’s driver’s license, a plot plan, a Building Department denial letter if applicable, and written answers to the variance questions. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
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Use Variance Application in other Michigan cities
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