Whitehall, OH · Franklin County
Board of Zoning and Building Appeals Application
This application lets property owners or applicants request a lot split under one acre, similar use permit, zoning variance, or appeal from the Whitehall Board of Zoning and Building Appeals.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to ask the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals to consider a lot split under one acre, similar use permit, variance, or appeal. The city requires a completed application and supporting materials, including a legal description and plot plan for similar use, variance, and lot split requests. Submit the application digitally at least 30 days before a board meeting; the applicant’s affidavit signature must be notarized.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a lot split under one acre, similar use permit, zoning variance, or appeal must complete this application for the board.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals application from the City of Whitehall.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the request, property details, and required attachments, including a legal description and plot plan when applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit in the notary’s presence during your online session.
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Submit to the City
Email the completed application and attachments to the city at least 30 days before a board meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Whitehall. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the affidavit notarized?
- Complete the application, then sign and swear to the affidavit before a commissioned online notary during a video session. Submit the completed application and attachments digitally to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- The application checklist says a notary public must attest to the applicant’s signatures on the affidavit form. The affidavit states that the application facts are true and correct.
- What requests can I make with this application?
- The form covers lot splits under one acre, similar use permits, variances from the zoning code, and appeals. Include the required project details and supporting materials for your request.
- Can I sign this Whitehall affidavit online?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit by video; confirm with the city or village if unsure.