Urbana, OH · Champaign County
Board of Zoning Appeals – Variance Application
Property owners, tenants, or agents use this application to request a zoning variance from Urbana’s Board of Zoning Appeals.
What this form is
This application requests a variance from a zoning code requirement and asks for property, applicant, and project details. The applicant explains the circumstances supporting the request and how it meets the listed findings of fact. The checklist calls for a signed application, deed and legal description, site plan, property card, and a $200 application fee; it also lists several items as not applicable.
Who needs it
A property owner, tenant, or agent seeking a variance from a zoning requirement in Urbana can file this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Urbana Department of Zoning and Compliance at 205 South Main Street, Urbana, Ohio 43078, or email [email protected]. Include the $200 application fee and the checklist items that apply.
About notarization
This application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and the listed attachments are not identified as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Board of Zoning Appeals variance application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter applicant and property details, describe the variance request, and respond to the findings of fact.
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Gather Checklist Items
Gather the applicable deed and legal description, site plan, and property card; include the $200 application fee.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the City of Urbana Department of Zoning and Compliance.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Urbana variance application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it. The listed attachments are not identified as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Urbana variance application?
- Send it to the City of Urbana Department of Zoning and Compliance at the address on the form or email [email protected]. Include the $200 fee and applicable checklist items.
- What attachments does the variance application checklist request?
- The checklist requests a property deed and legal description, a site plan, and a property card. It also lists a zoning map, code section, mailing labels, and floodplain firmette as not applicable.