What is the Youngstown Zoning Board of Appeals application for?

It requests review of a Chief Zoning Enforcement Officer decision, including a refused or denied zoning permit or a notice of zoning violation.

What must I attach to the application?

Attach a copy of the Chief Zoning Enforcement Officer’s order and a scaled plot plan showing the lot, existing buildings, proposed buildings, and any natural or topographical peculiarities.

Do I need a notary for the BZA application?

No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, and does not state that the required officer’s order or scaled plot plan must be notarized.

Youngstown, OH · Mahoning County

No notary required

Zoning Board of Appeals Application

Youngstown applicants use this application to request review of a Chief Zoning Enforcement Officer decision about a zoning permit or violation.

What this form is

Use this application to ask the Board of Zoning Appeals to review a decision by the Chief Zoning Enforcement Officer, such as a refused or denied zoning permit or a zoning violation notice. The form requests applicant and property details, the reason for the appeal, and a signature. It also requires the officer’s order and a scaled plot plan, and states that the application must arrive 14 days before a meeting to be placed on its agenda.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking review of a zoning permit denial or a zoning violation notice complete this form and provide the required supporting documents.

How to submit it

Mail the completed application to the City of Youngstown Zoning Department at Youngstown City Hall, 26 S. Phelps St., 5th Floor, Youngstown, OH 44503. Include the permit application fee by check, cash, or money order, payable to the City of Youngstown.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the required officer’s order and scaled plot plan are attachments, and no notarization is stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Youngstown Zoning Board of Appeals application.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant and property information, select the reason for appeal, explain the request, and sign and date the form.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the Chief Zoning Enforcement Officer’s order and a plot plan drawn to scale with the details listed on the form.
4
Include The Fee
Include the fee for the applicable use and work type by check, cash, or money order payable to the City of Youngstown.
5
Mail The Application
Mail the application and attachments to the City of Youngstown Zoning Department at the address listed in the instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Youngstown Zoning Board of Appeals application for?: It requests review of a Chief Zoning Enforcement Officer decision, including a refused or denied zoning permit or a notice of zoning violation.
What must I attach to the application?: Attach a copy of the Chief Zoning Enforcement Officer’s order and a scaled plot plan showing the lot, existing buildings, proposed buildings, and any natural or topographical peculiarities.
Do I need a notary for the BZA application?: No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, and does not state that the required officer’s order or scaled plot plan must be notarized.
How do I submit the Youngstown BZA application?: Mail it to the City of Youngstown Zoning Department at Youngstown City Hall, 26 S. Phelps St., 5th Floor, Youngstown, OH 44503. Include the applicable fee by check, cash, or money order.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Board of Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Youngstown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.