Granville, OH · Licking County

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Non-Conforming Use Application

Property owners or their agents use this application to request approval to change a property to another nonconforming use in Granville.

What this form is

The application asks the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals to review and approve a proposed change to another nonconforming use. It requests applicant, owner, and property details, the existing zoning and use, and information addressing the applicable criteria. The applicant must include supporting materials, including a legal description and plot plan; the form also calls for a separate owner approval letter when the applicant is not the property owner.

Who needs it

A property owner or agent requesting a change to another nonconforming use must complete this application and provide the required supporting materials.

How to submit it

Submit a copy of the application and eleven copies of the supplementary information to the Village Planner. The application and materials must be submitted at least 21 days before the next meeting, and a fee is required as specified by the Village Ordinances.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Non-Conforming Use Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant, owner, and property details and explain the requested change, addressing the listed criteria.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include the required supplementary information and plot plans; if you are not the property owner, include a separate owner approval letter.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Village Planner

    Submit a copy of the application and eleven copies of supplementary information at least 21 days before the next meeting.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Non-Conforming Use Application for?
It requests Board of Zoning and Building Appeals review and approval for a change to another nonconforming use in Granville.
What materials must accompany the application?
The form lists a legal description, information about existing and proposed uses, responses to approval criteria, and plot plans. It also calls for a separate owner approval letter if the applicant is not the property owner.
Do I need a notary for the Non-Conforming Use Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Non-Conforming Use Application?
Submit a copy of the application and eleven copies of the supplementary information to the Village Planner at least 21 days before the next meeting. A fee is required as specified by the Village Ordinances.

Need something notarized?

This Non-Conforming Use Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Granville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.