Burton, OH · Geauga County
Request for Variance or Conditional Use
Property owners or appellants use this request to ask Burton’s Board of Zoning Appeals for a zoning variance or conditional use.
What this form is
This request asks Burton’s Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance or conditional use and identifies the property, zoning district, ordinance section, and reason for the request. The form includes spaces for the date, applicant and owner contact information, and the appellant’s signature. It also notes a $500 deposit for appeal or application expenses and says the applicant must attend the Board meeting.
Who needs it
A property owner or appellant seeking a variance or conditional use from Burton’s Board of Zoning Appeals needs to complete this request.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document has no notary block; the appellant signs and dates a declaration that the statements are true.
How to submit this form
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Download the Request
Download the variance or conditional use request form.
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Complete the Request
Enter the property and zoning details, explain the requested variance, and provide applicant and owner information.
- 3
Sign and Date
The appellant signs the declaration and enters the date.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed request to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Burton variance or conditional use request ask for?
- It asks for the property address, zoning district, ordinance section, and reason for the request, along with applicant and owner contact details and the appellant’s signature.
- Do I need a notary for the variance or conditional use request?
- No. The form has no notary block. The appellant signs and dates a declaration that the statements are true.
- How do I submit the variance or conditional use request?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- Does the form mention a deposit or meeting attendance?
- Yes. It states that a $500 deposit is required for appeal or application expenses and that the applicant must attend the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting.