Trenton, OH · Butler County
Appeals and Variance Information and Application
This packet explains and provides applications for property owners seeking a zoning appeal or dimensional variance from Trenton’s Board of Zoning Appeals.
What this form is
Use this packet to apply for an administrative appeal of a Zoning Administrator decision or for a dimensional variance. The document says applicants must first receive a written denial of a Zoning Certificate application and file with the Zoning Administrator within 20 days of the denial’s mailing date. It asks for appeal or variance details, property and contact information, notice lists, and, for a variance, a plot plan.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a dimensional variance, or a person directly and adversely affected by a Zoning Administrator decision, may use the relevant application.
How to submit it
File the completed application with the Zoning Administrator. The packet lists an associated fee of $200 for an appeal or variance application.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant makes a statement that the information is true and signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Packet
Download the Appeals and Variance Information and Application packet.
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Complete The Application
Type the application and provide the requested appeal or variance details, property information, and applicant information.
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Gather Required Materials
For a variance, include one copy of a plot plan and the required list of nearby property owners or tenants, as applicable.
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Submit To The Zoning Administrator
File the application with the Zoning Administrator. The packet lists an associated fee of $200.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Trenton appeals and variance application?
- It is a packet with information and applications for appealing a Zoning Administrator decision or requesting a dimensional variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Who can apply for a variance?
- The packet says a variance request may be made only by a legal or equitable owner of the subject property. It also requires a prior written denial of a Zoning Certificate application.
- How do I submit the zoning appeal or variance application?
- File the completed application with the Zoning Administrator. The packet lists an associated fee of $200 for either an appeal or variance application.
- Do I need a notary for the Trenton zoning application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant states that the information provided is true.