St. Henry, OH · Mercer County

No notary required

Application for Variance

Property owners seeking a zoning variance complete this application for the Board of Zoning Appeals and provide plans and supporting information.

What this form is

Use this application to describe the property and the variance requested from the Board of Zoning Appeals. It asks for applicant and location details, a description of the variance, and written justification addressing the listed criteria. Applicants must include plans in triplicate drawn to scale and provide a written variance request to parties of interest as determined by the Board.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking a zoning variance should complete the application and provide the plans and written justification it requests.

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 applicant also provides plans in triplicate and written variance justification, with no sworn or notarized attachment specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Application for Variance PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the applicant and property details, describe the variance, and provide the requested written justification.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Attach plans in triplicate drawn to scale. If the property is not in a platted subdivision, attach a legal description.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Application for Variance ask for?
It requests applicant and property details, a description of the variance, and written justification addressing the listed criteria. Plans in triplicate, drawn to scale, must accompany it.
Who should complete this variance application?
An applicant seeking a zoning variance should complete the form, attach the required plans and written justification, and provide a written variance request to parties of interest as determined by the Board.
Do I need a notary for the Application for Variance?
No. The application calls for the applicant's signature and date, not notarization. It also requests plans and written justification, with no sworn or notarized attachment specified.
How do I submit the Application for Variance?
The document does not give submission instructions or contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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