Strongsville, OH · Cuyahoga County

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Variance Application – Board of Zoning Appeals

Strongsville property owners or their authorized representatives use this application to request a zoning or building code variance from the Board of Appeals.

What this form is

Use this application to ask the Board of Building Code and Zoning Appeals for a variance or to appeal a permit decision. The document requests project, property owner, and representative details, along with the circumstances causing hardship and the variance sought. The instructions require the application and a Right of Entry form at least 20 days before a meeting, with plans or renderings and a $50 payment.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking a variance, or their authorized representatives, must submit this application and the required supporting materials to the Board.

How to submit it

Submit the application and required materials at least 20 days before a meeting; the form lists the Board at 16099 Foltz Parkway, Strongsville, Ohio 44149. The instructions specify a $50 payment by check, cash, or credit card payable to the City of Strongsville.

About notarization

This document does not require a notary; the property owner or agent signs and dates the Right of Entry form.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the variance application and attached Right of Entry form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the project, property owner, and representative details, and describe the hardship and variance requested.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Prepare the required plan or survey sets and elevation renderings, the $50 payment, and an HOA letter if applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Board

    Submit the application and required materials at least 20 days before a meeting to the Board at the address listed in the instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Strongsville variance application?
No. The document has no notary block; the property owner or agent signs and dates the attached Right of Entry form.
How do I submit the Strongsville variance application?
Submit the application and required materials at least 20 days before a meeting. The instructions list the Board at 16099 Foltz Parkway and a $50 payment.
What must accompany the variance application?
The instructions require a Right of Entry form, nine sets of plans or renderings, and a $50 payment. An HOA letter is also required if the property is part of a homeowners association.
Who can apply for a variance?
The application requests property owner information and, if applicable, representative information. A representative may act as the owner's authorized agent.

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