Mechanicsburg, OH · Champaign County
Application for Variance
Property owners or applicants use this application to ask the Mechanicsburg Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance from a development standard.
What this form is
This application asks the Mechanicsburg Board of Zoning Appeals to consider a requested variance from a development standard. It requests applicant and property details, the nature and justification of the variance, and information about nearby properties and proposed uses. Applicants must attach a legal description and provide separate written responses to items 1 through 8, including six copies of a plot plan.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a zoning variance for property in Mechanicsburg should complete this application and provide the requested supporting information.
How to submit it
File one copy with the Zoning Inspector and one with the Board of Zoning Appeals, as instructed on the form. The form includes a field for the fee paid but does not list an amount.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form asks for a legal description and separate supporting information, but does not require sworn or notarized attachments.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Application for Variance PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the applicant's contact information and the location of the property.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Attach a legal description, respond separately to items 1 through 8, and prepare six copies of a plot plan.
- 4
File Copies With The City
File one copy with the Zoning Inspector and one with the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Variance?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requests a legal description and separate supporting information, but does not require sworn or notarized attachments.
- How do I submit the Application for Variance?
- File one copy with the Zoning Inspector and one with the Board of Zoning Appeals, as the form instructs. It includes a fee-paid field but does not state an amount.
- What supporting materials does the application request?
- Attach a legal description of the property and provide separate information addressing items 1 through 8. The form also requests six copies of a plot plan.
- What information should I include about the variance?
- Describe the requested variance and the development standard involved, explain its justification, and provide information about special conditions, proposed uses, and adjacent properties.