University Heights, OH · Cuyahoga County

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Board of Zoning Appeals Application

Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Board of Zoning Appeals review for a zoning appeal, variance, or special permit in University Heights.

What this form is

This application requests a Board of Zoning Appeals review, including an appeal of a Building Commissioner’s denial, a variance, or a special permit. It asks for property, owner, and applicant details, the requested appeal, information about the zoning issue or hardship, and a signature. The form describes applicable filing fees and says some appeals must be filed with the Division of Engineering and Inspection within 10 days.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants seeking a zoning appeal, variance, or special permit from the University Heights Board of Zoning Appeals need this application.

How to submit it

The form says certain appeals must be filed with the Division of Engineering and Inspection and advises applicants to inquire at the Building Department about the cutoff. Include 10 sets of plans and 1–2 job photos as stated in the procedures.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the application, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Board of Zoning Appeals application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the property and applicant information, requested appeal, zoning details, and hardship information if applicable; sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Plans And Photos

    Prepare 10 sets of plans in 8.5-by-11-inch format and 1–2 photos of the job, as described in the procedures.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    The form names the Division of Engineering and Inspection for certain appeals; inquire at the Building Department about the application cutoff.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Board of Zoning Appeals application for?
It is used to request Board of Zoning Appeals review, including an appeal of a Building Commissioner’s denial, a variance, or a special permit.
How do I submit the Board of Zoning Appeals application?
The form says certain appeals must be filed with the Division of Engineering and Inspection. The procedures advise applicants to inquire at the Building Department about the cutoff and to provide 10 sets of plans and 1–2 job photos.
Do I need a notary for the Board of Zoning Appeals application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not mention any notarized or sworn attachment.
What plans and photos must I provide?
The procedures call for 10 sets of plans in 8.5-by-11-inch format and 1–2 photos of the job.

Need something notarized?

This Board of Zoning Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another University Heights form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.