Napoleon, OH · Henry County
Application for Public Hearing
Property owners use this application to request a zoning variation or administrative appeal from Napoleon’s Board of Zoning Appeals.
What this form is
This application lets property owners petition for a variation to a section of the City Zoning Code or request an administrative appeal. The form asks for the property address, zoning district, requested action, a brief description, and owner contact and signature details. It states that the petition must be filed with the Zoning Administrator 30 days before the hearing, with plans, plats, and information accompanying it.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a zoning variation or administrative appeal before Napoleon’s Board of Zoning Appeals use this application.
How to submit it
Submit the petition to the Zoning Administrator; the form identifies the Building and Zoning Department. It lists a $125 Board of Zoning Appeals hearing fee or a $50 administrative appeal fee.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it includes no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Application for Public Hearing.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property address, zoning district, requested action, brief description, and owner contact and signature details.
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Gather Supporting Information
Include all plans, plats, and information with the application before the hearing is scheduled.
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Submit The Petition
File the petition with the Zoning Administrator 30 days before the public hearing date.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Public Hearing?
- No. The application has an owner signature line and does not require a notary; it includes no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Application for Public Hearing?
- File the petition with the Zoning Administrator. The form identifies the Building and Zoning Department and says plans, plats, and information must accompany the application.
- When must I file the public hearing petition?
- The form says to file the petition with the Zoning Administrator 30 days before the public hearing date. It also states that hearings are held on the second Tuesday of each month.
- What fees does the application list?
- The form lists a $125 fee for a Board of Zoning Appeals hearing and a $50 fee for an administrative appeal.