Wilmington, OH · Clinton County

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Board of Zoning Appeals Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to ask Wilmington’s Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance, conditional use approval, or appeal of a notice of violation.

What this form is

This application packet lets a property owner or applicant request a zoning variance, conditional use approval, or appeal of a zoning or building notice of violation. It asks for property and applicant information, the reason for the request, and adjacent property owners’ names and addresses. The packet lists a $50 application fee and explains that variance requests require a site plan; the filing schedule is attached.

Who needs it

A property owner or applicant seeking a variance, conditional use approval, or appeal of a zoning or building notice of violation should complete this packet.

How to submit it

Submit the completed packet and $50 application fee to the City of Wilmington Building and Zoning Department, 69 N. South Street, Wilmington, OH 45177. The form also says applicants will be billed for newspaper legal notice and certified-mail notification postage.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the packet identifies no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Board of Zoning Appeals application packet.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide the property and applicant information, select the type of request, and complete the applicable sections.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include the required information and application forms; variance requests require a site plan drawn to scale.

  4. 4

    Submit the Packet

    Submit the complete packet with the $50 application fee to the Building and Zoning Department at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What can I request with the Board of Zoning Appeals application?
The application allows requests for a zoning variance, conditional use approval, or an appeal of a zoning or building notice of violation.
How do I submit the Board of Zoning Appeals application?
Submit the completed packet and $50 application fee to the Building and Zoning Department at 69 N. South Street, Wilmington, OH 45177.
Do I need a notary for the Board of Zoning Appeals application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the packet identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
What materials may be required with a variance request?
Variance requests require a site plan drawn to scale with the information listed in the packet. The applicant is responsible for providing necessary plans, drawings, and other relevant information.

Need something notarized?

This Board of Zoning Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Wilmington form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.