Sheffield, OH · Lorain County
Use Variance Application
Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request Planning Commission review of a proposed use variance for property in Sheffield.
What this form is
This application asks the Planning Commission to consider a use variance and requires information about the property, its owner, the applicant, and the proposed use. Applicants must provide written responses explaining how the request meets each listed hardship criterion. The packet lists a filing deadline of 21 days before the scheduled meeting, fees of $500 for residential and $1,000 for commercial applications, and required supporting materials.
Who needs it
A property owner, or an applicant authorized in writing by the owner, seeking a use variance from Sheffield’s Planning Commission needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application packet with the required attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and property-access authorization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Use Variance Application packet.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property and applicant details, describe the proposed use, and respond to all seven hardship criteria.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the nearby property owners’ names and addresses and, if applicable, proof that you are authorized to act for the property owner.
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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
- Do I need a notary for the Use Variance Application?
- No. The document has signature and date lines but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates the application and property-access authorization.
- How do I submit the Use Variance Application?
- Submit the completed application packet and required attachments to the city department named on the form. Check the city website for current contact details.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The packet lists names and addresses of property owners within 200 feet, proof of the applicant’s authority to act for the owner if applicable, and the completed application packet. The Zoning Administrator may request more information.
- When is the application due, and what is the fee?
- The listed filing deadline is 21 days before the scheduled meeting. The application lists a $500 residential fee and a $1,000 commercial fee, plus any excess charge described on the form.