What fees and deposit does the form list?

The form lists a $65 fee and a $500 deposit for expenses related to the appeal or application, including engineering and solicitor fees. Any unused deposit balance will be refunded.

Do I need a notary for the variance request?

No. The applicant signs and affirms that the statements are true; the form does not require a notary.

Burton, OH · Geauga County

No notary required

Request for Variance to the Board of Zoning Appeals

Burton property owners use this request to ask the Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance from a section of the village zoning ordinance.

What this form is

Use this request when seeking a variance from the Burton Village zoning ordinance. It asks for the property address and district, the ordinance section and variance requested, and applicant and owner contact details; the applicant affirms the statements are true. The form lists a $65 fee and a $500 deposit for appeal or application expenses, with any unused deposit balance refunded. Applicants must attend the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting.

Who needs it

A property owner or appellant seeking a variance from the Burton Village zoning ordinance should complete and sign 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 request is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and affirms that the statements are true.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Request
Download the Request for Variance to the Board of Zoning Appeals PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the property address and district, requested variance, ordinance section, and applicant and owner contact information.
3
Review and Sign
Affirm that the statements are true, then sign the request.
4
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 variance request ask for?: It asks for the property address and zoning district, the ordinance section and variance requested, and contact details for the appellant and owner.
What fees and deposit does the form list?: The form lists a $65 fee and a $500 deposit for expenses related to the appeal or application, including engineering and solicitor fees. Any unused deposit balance will be refunded.
Do I need a notary for the variance request?: No. The applicant signs and affirms that the statements are true; the form does not require a notary.
How do I submit the variance request?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Request for Variance to the Board of Zoning Appeals doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Burton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.