Chagrin Falls, OH · Cuyahoga County
Variance Application BZA
Property owners or authorized representatives use this application to request a zoning variance from the Chagrin Falls Board of Zoning Appeals.
What this form is
This application requests a variance from zoning regulations and is considered by the Board of Zoning Appeals after formal action by the Administrator or another officer. It asks for applicant and property details, the requested variance, written justification, and supporting materials such as a site plan, legal description, and nearby property owner lists. Required items vary by request; incomplete applications are not accepted.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative seeking a zoning variance after formal action by the Administrator or another officer must file this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and $100 fee to the Administrator; the form lists the Zoning Department at 21 West Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022. Include eight copies of the application, plans, and supporting documents, plus a verbatim digital copy.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information is true and correct, and the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance Application BZA from the city website.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property details, describe the requested variance, and provide the required written justification.
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Gather Required Attachments
Prepare the site plan, legal description, property owner lists, and other supporting materials required for your request.
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Submit To The Administrator
Submit eight copies of the application, plans, and supporting documents, a verbatim digital copy, and the $100 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Application BZA?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The signer certifies the information is true and correct; the form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Variance Application BZA?
- Submit it to the Administrator with the $100 application fee, eight copies of the application, plans, and supporting documentation, plus a verbatim digital copy.
- What documents must accompany a variance request?
- The application calls for a legal description, site plan, and lists of parties in interest and nearby property owners. Other supporting materials may depend on the variance requested.
- Who can sign the variance application?
- An owner of the property involved in the appeal or an authorized representative granted power of attorney to file the application may sign it.
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This Variance Application BZA doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Chagrin Falls form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.