Cincinnati, OH · Hamilton County
Zoning Hearing Examiner Application, Checklist & Instructions
Property owners and applicants use this application to request zoning relief from Cincinnati’s Zoning Hearing Examiner and provide supporting information.
What this form is
Use this application to request zoning relief, including a variance, special exception, conditional use, or other listed relief. The form asks for property, applicant, and owner details, the requested relief, a project description, and reasons the request should be granted. It also lists required supporting documents, submission-copy requirements, and application fees; the instructions explain the written statement required for each request type.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants seeking zoning relief from Cincinnati’s Zoning Hearing Examiner need to complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit two collated, single-sided paper copies and one digital PDF copy on a thumb drive to II Centennial Plaza, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 500, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. The form lists [email protected] and says all application transactions must be completed by 4:00 p.m.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form requests a written statement and supporting documents, but does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Hearing Examiner application, checklist, and instructions.
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Complete The Application
Provide property, applicant, and owner information, select the requested relief, describe the project, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Prepare the written statement and supporting documents listed in Section 8 and the instructions for your type of request.
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Submit To The City
Submit two collated paper copies and one digital PDF copy on a thumb drive to the address on the form; complete transactions by 4:00 p.m.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Hearing Examiner Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block. It requests a written statement and supporting documents, without identifying them as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Zoning Hearing Examiner Application?
- Provide two collated, single-sided paper copies and one digital PDF copy on a thumb drive at the address listed on the form. It also lists an email address and requires transactions to be completed by 4:00 p.m.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the property address and zoning details, applicant and owner contact information, the type of relief requested, a project description, and a written explanation of why relief should be granted.
- What supporting documents are listed?
- The checklist includes a zoning denial letter or signed letter from a Zoning Plans Examiner, plans or drawings, ownership records, witness information, and other documents intended for the hearing. Requirements vary by request.
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This Zoning Hearing Examiner Application, Checklist & Instructions doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cincinnati form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.