Seville, OH · Medina County
Application for Variance
Seville property owners submit this application to the Board of Zoning Appeals to request a zoning variance for their property.
What this form is
Use this application to request an area or use variance, a change between non-conforming uses, or a setback variance for a permitted use on a nonconforming lot. The application asks for applicant and property details, the type of variance, and a detailed justification addressing applicable criteria. Include legible plans drawn to scale and names and addresses of adjoining property owners.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant requesting a zoning variance from Seville’s Board of Zoning Appeals should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Zoning Inspector or the Mayor’s Office by the first of the month to be on the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting agenda. The instructions require a $100 application fee payable to the Village of Seville.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach additional pages or drawings as needed, and the form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Variance PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the requested variance, and explain how it meets the applicable criteria.
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Gather Required Materials
Include legible plans drawn to scale and the names and addresses of all adjoining property owners. Attach additional pages or drawings as needed.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application and $100 fee to the Zoning Inspector or Mayor’s Office by the first of the month to be on the meeting agenda.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Variance?
- No. The application has a space for the applicant’s signature and date, but no notary block. Attach additional pages or drawings as needed; the form does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Application for Variance?
- Submit the completed application to the Zoning Inspector or the Mayor’s Office by the first of the month to be on the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting agenda. Include the $100 application fee.
- What should I include with the variance application?
- Include legible plans drawn to scale showing the lot and buildings, plus names and addresses of all adjoining property owners. The form also allows additional pages or drawings as necessary.
- What information does the variance application request?
- It asks for applicant and property information, the nature of the variance, and a detailed explanation of how the request meets applicable criteria. The form has sections for several types of variance requests.