Monroe, OH · Butler County

No notary required

Variance Application

Property owners and authorized applicants use this application to request relief from Monroe planning and zoning requirements for a specific property.

What this form is

The application asks for project and site details, the variances sought, and explanations of the property conditions and potential effects of the request. Monroe requires the application fee when the application is submitted, along with the form, plans and maps, and other information determined necessary by the Development Department. Approval does not guarantee other permits or reviews, and an inspection is required within one year of approval.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized applicant seeking relief from Monroe planning and zoning requirements for a property should complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit all documents in a compatible electronic format to [email protected]. The application fee is due at submission; the form lists Monroe Development Department at 233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio 45050.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the required site survey must be stamped and signed by a licensed surveyor or engineer.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Monroe Variance Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide project and site information, describe the requested variances, answer the questions, and sign and date the certification.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include the application fee, plans and maps, and other information the Development Department determines necessary. Follow the site plan checklist.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Email all documents in a compatible electronic format to [email protected]; the fee is due at submission.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Monroe Variance Application request?
It requests relief from planning and zoning requirements and asks for project details, the variances sought, property conditions, and the request’s potential effects.
How do I submit the Monroe Variance Application?
Email all documents in a compatible electronic format to [email protected]. The application fee is due when you submit it.
Do I need a notary for the Monroe Variance Application?
No. The application calls for signatures and dates, not notarization. Its site plan checklist requires a survey stamped and signed by a licensed surveyor or engineer.

Need something notarized?

This Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Monroe form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.