Bucyrus, OH · Crawford County
Board of Zoning Appeals Application
This application lets property owners or lessees in Bucyrus request an area variance, conditional use, home occupation, or other zoning relief from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to describe the property and zoning request, provide supporting details, and submit the required property map and nearby property-owner information. The application includes questions relevant to the type of request, such as an area variance, conditional use, or home occupation. The applicant’s affidavit must be sworn before a notary, and the form lists a $40 application fee.
Who needs it
A property owner or lessee applying to the Bucyrus Board of Zoning Appeals for an area variance, conditional use, home occupation, or other zoning request needs this form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Bucyrus Board of Zoning Appeals application and review the requested information and supporting materials.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the property, request, and applicant sections; prepare the required map and nearby property-owner list.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the live online session so the notary can witness and notarize it.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized application, required attachments, and $40 application fee to the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bucyrus. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the notarized affidavit?
- Fill out the application and affidavit, but wait to sign the affidavit until your notary appointment. Sign while the notary witnesses you, then submit the completed form and required materials to the city.
- Do I need to submit a property map with this application?
- Yes. The form asks applicants to submit two copies of a map showing the subject property and land boundaries within 200 feet, along with structures, property lines, street rights of way, and easements.
- Can I sign the applicant’s affidavit online?
- Ohio law authorizes online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The applicant must appear by live audio-video communication and sign the affidavit during the notarization.
- Who signs the applicant’s affidavit?
- The form’s affidavit is for the owner or lessee included in the application. Each applicant signing should swear to the statements before the notary; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Board of Zoning Appeals Application in other Ohio cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.