Brecksville, OH · Cuyahoga County

No notary required

Request for Variance – Board of Zoning Appeals

Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a zoning variance from the Brecksville Board of Zoning Appeals.

What this form is

Use this application to describe the zoning variance requested and explain the hardship, practical difficulty, or other reason for the request. It asks for property and owner details, information about the person filing if different from the owner, and whether neighbors have been consulted. The applicant also notes any outdoor pets, certifies the statements are true, and signs and dates the form.

Who needs it

A property owner or a person filing on the owner's behalf who wants to request a zoning variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals needs this application.

How to submit it

The form lists the Board of Zoning Appeals at 9069 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH 44141, and provides phone and fax numbers.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the fillable Request for Variance application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide the property and applicant details, describe the variance and reasons, and answer the questions about neighbors and outdoor pets.

  3. 3

    Review And Sign

    Certify that your statements are true, then sign and date the application.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Board

    Use the Board of Zoning Appeals address listed on the form: 9069 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the zoning variance request?
No. The application calls for the applicant to sign and date it, but it has no notary block or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the zoning variance request?
The form lists the Board of Zoning Appeals at 9069 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH 44141, and includes phone and fax numbers.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for property, owner, and applicant details; the variance request and reasons; neighbor consultation and outdoor pet information; and the applicant's signature and date.

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