Lyndhurst, OH · Cuyahoga County
Application for Variance – Board of Zoning Appeals
Property owners use this application to request a zoning variance from the Lyndhurst Board of Zoning Appeals and provide information supporting their request.
What this form is
This application is for property owners seeking a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals. It asks for the property address, applicant contact information, the nature of the request, and a separate-sheet response to four justification statements. The application must include seven sets of scaled plans and an electronic copy if applicable; the form also lists filing fees and says the applicant or an authorized representative must appear at the meeting.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a variance should file this application with the required plans and a separate sheet addressing the four justification statements.
How to submit it
File the application with the Building Department and pay the listed residential or commercial fee at the time of filing.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the required separate-sheet justification is submitted with it, and the signer certifies the information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Board of Zoning Appeals variance application.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property address and applicant contact information, describe the variance request, and sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare seven sets of scaled plans, an electronic copy if applicable, and a separate sheet responding to the four justification statements.
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Submit To The Building Department
File the application and required materials with the Building Department and pay the applicable fee at filing.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the variance application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The signer certifies the information is true and correct; the separate-sheet justification is submitted with the application.
- How do I submit the variance application?
- File the application with the Building Department and pay the listed fee at filing. The form does not provide an address or other submission method.
- What must accompany the application?
- Include seven sets of plans drawn to scale and an electronic copy if applicable, plus a separate sheet responding to all four variance justification statements. The form says applications missing that response will not be accepted.
- What fees does the form list?
- The form lists a $75 fee for residential applications and a $150 fee for commercial applications, payable to the Building Department when filing.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Variance – Board of Zoning Appeals doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lyndhurst form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.