What does the Area and Dimensional Variance Application request?

It asks the Board of Zoning Appeals to consider an area or dimensional variance and collects property details, applicant information, and responses to the variance criteria.

What materials does the application packet require?

The packet lists a completed application, names and addresses of property owners within 200 feet, and proof of authority to act for the property owner when applicable. The Zoning Administrator may request other information.

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

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the packet lists no sworn or notarized attachment.

How do I submit the Area and Dimensional Variance Application?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The packet lists a filing deadline of 21 days before the scheduled meeting.

Sheffield, OH · Lorain County

No notary required

Area and Dimensional Variance Application

Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request an area or dimensional variance from Sheffield Village zoning requirements.

What this form is

This application asks the Board of Zoning Appeals to consider an area or dimensional variance when zoning requirements create practical difficulty for the property. It requests owner and applicant contact details, property and proposed-use information, access authorization, and written responses to variance criteria. The packet also lists required supporting items, application fees, and a filing deadline before the scheduled meeting.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized applicant seeking an area or dimensional variance from Sheffield Village zoning requirements needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the packet lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Area and Dimensional Variance application packet.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the owner, applicant, and property details, sign and date the form, and answer each variance question.
3
Gather Supporting Items
Include the listed nearby property-owner names and addresses and, if applicable, proof that you may act for the property owner.
4
Submit The Packet
Submit the completed packet to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Area and Dimensional Variance Application request?: It asks the Board of Zoning Appeals to consider an area or dimensional variance and collects property details, applicant information, and responses to the variance criteria.
What materials does the application packet require?: The packet lists a completed application, names and addresses of property owners within 200 feet, and proof of authority to act for the property owner when applicable. The Zoning Administrator may request other information.
Do I need a notary for the Area and Dimensional Variance Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the packet lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Area and Dimensional Variance Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The packet lists a filing deadline of 21 days before the scheduled meeting.

Need something notarized?

This Area and Dimensional Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Sheffield form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.