Taylor, MI · Wayne County
Zoning Board of Appeals Petition
Property owners and authorized petitioners use this application to request a variance from Taylor’s zoning ordinance and provide property details, supporting documents, and a sworn affidavit.
- 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 petition to ask the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance from a zoning ordinance, identifying the property, requested variance, and petitioner. The application requires proof of ownership or a signed lease if the property is leased, a site plan or survey, and a letter explaining the request. Submit eleven copies by noon three weeks before the scheduled meeting; the form says incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized petitioners seeking a zoning variance in Taylor must complete this petition and provide the required ownership, site plan, and supporting materials.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Petition
Get the Taylor Zoning Board of Appeals Petition and review the application instructions and filing deadline.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, ownership, and variance details, and gather the required attachments and eleven copies.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the petitioner’s affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during your online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Planning Department before the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Taylor. 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 the Taylor zoning appeal petition?
- Complete the application, attach proof of ownership or a signed lease if applicable, a site plan or survey, and a letter explaining the request. Submit eleven copies to the Planning Department by the stated deadline.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The petitioner’s affidavit says the statements are true and that the petitioner is authorized to submit the petition; its jurat is for signing and swearing before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the affidavit?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries, and an authorized officer performing a notarial act in another state has the same effect under Michigan law. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the application require?
- The form calls for proof of ownership or a signed lease if the property is leased, a site plan or survey, and a letter explaining the hardship and why the ordinance cannot be met. Photographs may also help.