Southgate, MI · Wayne County
Board of Zoning Appeals Application
Southgate property owners or their agents use this application to request a zoning appeal, variance, interpretation, or other Board of Zoning Appeals action.
What this form is
Use this application to ask the Southgate Board of Zoning Appeals for a dimensional variance, an interpretation of the zoning ordinance or map, an appeal, or another specified action. It asks for applicant and property details, the requested action, and an explanation of the request. Attach a sketch; for a dimensional variance, also attach Form 02A answering questions about practical difficulty and the variance.
Who needs it
A property owner or agent seeking a Board of Zoning Appeals hearing for a zoning variance, interpretation, appeal, or other action should complete this application.
How to submit it
Return the application to the Building Department, City of Southgate, 14400 Dix-Toledo Road, Southgate, MI 48185. Fees must be paid when the application is submitted.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form asks the applicant to attest that statements are true and requires no notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Board of Zoning Appeals Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, identify the requested action, and explain the request.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach a sketch clearly depicting the request. For a dimensional variance, also complete and attach Form 02A.
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Submit To The City
Return the application and attachments to the Building Department at the address shown on the form, with fees paid at submission.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Board of Zoning Appeals Application for?
- It requests a Southgate Board of Zoning Appeals hearing for a dimensional variance, zoning ordinance or map interpretation, appeal from the Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator, or another specified action.
- What must I attach to the application?
- A sketch clearly depicting the request is required for the application to be valid. For a dimensional variance, attach Form 02A and answer its questions about practical difficulty and the proposed variance.
- Do I need a notary for the Board of Zoning Appeals Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks the applicant to attest that statements are true and does not require a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Board of Zoning Appeals Application?
- Return it to the Southgate Building Department at 14400 Dix-Toledo Road, Southgate, MI 48185. The form says fees must be paid when the application is submitted.