Do I need a notary for the Area/Dimensional Variance Application?

No. The application has an applicant signature and date line, but no notary block. If you are not the property owner, include the owner's signed authorization letter; the form does not say it must be notarized.

What attachments does the variance application require?

Include a stamped surveyed drawing showing existing structures and the proposed variance placement, including lot lines and setbacks. Include graphics, pictures, or elevations if applicable.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and property-owner contact details, property location and parcel information, the zoning sections involved, the reason for the request, and information addressing practical difficulty and the listed review factors.

Heath, OH · Licking County

No notary required

Area/Dimensional Variance Application

Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request an area or dimensional variance from the City of Heath Board of Zoning and Building Appeals.

What this form is

The application requests an area or dimensional variance and asks for applicant and property-owner contact details, parcel information, the zoning sections involved, and the reason for the request. It also asks the applicant to explain the practical difficulty and address the listed review factors. Include a stamped surveyed drawing and applicable graphics or pictures; non-owner applicants must include the property owner's signed authorization letter.

Who needs it

A property owner, or someone authorized by the owner, seeking an area or dimensional variance from the City of Heath must complete this application.

How to submit it

File six hard copies and an electronic PDF file, including maps, with the Building and Zoning Department for presentation to the BZBA. The $100 fee must be paid upon submission.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; non-owner applicants must include a signed property-owner authorization letter, which the form does not say must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Area/Dimensional Variance Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, identify the zoning sections, explain the request, and address the practical-difficulty factors.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include a stamped surveyed drawing and applicable graphics or pictures. If you are not the owner, include the owner's signed authorization letter.
4
Submit To The City
File six hard copies and an electronic PDF, including maps, with the Building and Zoning Department, and pay the $100 fee upon submission.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Area/Dimensional Variance Application?: No. The application has an applicant signature and date line, but no notary block. If you are not the property owner, include the owner's signed authorization letter; the form does not say it must be notarized.
How do I submit the Area/Dimensional Variance Application?: File six hard copies and an electronic PDF, including maps, with the Building and Zoning Department for BZBA presentation. The $100 fee is due upon submission.
What attachments does the variance application require?: Include a stamped surveyed drawing showing existing structures and the proposed variance placement, including lot lines and setbacks. Include graphics, pictures, or elevations if applicable.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and property-owner contact details, property location and parcel information, the zoning sections involved, the reason for the request, and information addressing practical difficulty and the listed review factors.

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