How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals appeal application?

The document lists the Department of Buildings and Inspections at 805 Central Avenue, Suite 500, Cincinnati, and Boards@cincinnati-oh.gov. Appeal transactions must be completed by 4:00 p.m.

What must I include with the appeal application?

Phase I requires the completed application, a detailed appeal letter, a copy of the decision, order, or letter being appealed, and a $300 check payable to the City of Cincinnati.

What additional materials are required for Phase II?

For appeals from a Historic Conservation Board or Zoning Hearing Examiner hearing, Phase II requires the full record, including a notarized transcript, nine hard copies, and one digital PDF copy on a thumb drive.

Cincinnati, OH · Hamilton County

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Zoning Board of Appeals Appeal Application, Checklist & Instructions

This application starts an appeal to Cincinnati’s Zoning Board of Appeals and is completed by the person appealing a decision or order.

What this form is

Use this application to appeal a decision or order to Cincinnati’s Zoning Board of Appeals. It asks for property, applicant, and owner information, identifies the decision being appealed, and requires a written explanation of the appeal. The checklist lists Phase I materials and explains additional Phase II requirements for appeals from a Historic Conservation Board or Zoning Hearing Examiner hearing.

Who needs it

A person appealing a decision or order listed on the application should complete and submit the form with the required supporting materials.

How to submit it

The form lists the Department of Buildings and Inspections at 805 Central Avenue, Suite 500, Cincinnati, and [email protected]. Appeal application transactions must be completed by 4:00 p.m.; the application fee is $300, payable by check to the City.

About notarization

The application itself is signed and dated without a notary; Phase II appeals from a hearing require a notarized transcript as part of the full record.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the appeal application, checklist, and instructions.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the property, applicant, and owner details, identify the decision being appealed, and sign and date the form.
3
Gather Required Materials
Attach a detailed appeal letter, a copy of the decision, order, or letter, and a $300 check payable to the City of Cincinnati.
4
Submit To The City
Complete the appeal application transaction by 4:00 p.m. The document lists the Department of Buildings and Inspections and its contact information.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals appeal application?: No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. Phase II appeals from a hearing require a notarized transcript as part of the full record.
How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals appeal application?: The document lists the Department of Buildings and Inspections at 805 Central Avenue, Suite 500, Cincinnati, and [email protected]. Appeal transactions must be completed by 4:00 p.m.
What must I include with the appeal application?: Phase I requires the completed application, a detailed appeal letter, a copy of the decision, order, or letter being appealed, and a $300 check payable to the City of Cincinnati.
What additional materials are required for Phase II?: For appeals from a Historic Conservation Board or Zoning Hearing Examiner hearing, Phase II requires the full record, including a notarized transcript, nine hard copies, and one digital PDF copy on a thumb drive.

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