Germantown, OH · Montgomery County
Petition for Zoning Change
Property owners or applicants use this petition to request a change to Germantown’s zoning code and provide details about the property and proposed amendment.
What this form is
This petition requests a change to Germantown’s zoning code. It asks for the property address, owner and applicant contact information, property identification, current zoning district, proposed amendment, and reasons for the request, including how it relates to the Joint Economic Development Plan. Include a legal description of a survey sufficient to describe the property.
Who needs it
A property owner or an applicant acting on the owner’s behalf can use this petition to request a change to the zoning code.
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 petition does not require a notary; the property owner and applicant sign and date it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Petition
Download the Petition for Zoning Change PDF.
- 2
Complete The Petition
Enter the property, owner, applicant, zoning, and proposed amendment information requested.
- 3
Gather The Survey Description
Include a legal description of a survey sufficient to describe the property.
- 4
Sign And Date
The property owner and applicant sign and date the petition.
- 5
Submit To The City
Check the city website for current contact details and submission instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Petition for Zoning Change request?
- It requests property and contact details, the current zoning district, the proposed amendment, reasons for the request, and its relationship to the Joint Economic Development Plan.
- What documentation should I include?
- Include a legal description of a survey sufficient to describe the property, as specified on the petition.
- Do I need a notary for the Petition for Zoning Change?
- No. This petition does not require a notary; the property owner and applicant sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Petition for Zoning Change?
- The petition lists the Municipality of Germantown’s address, phone, and fax, but does not state how to submit it. Check the city website for current contact details.
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This Petition for Zoning Change doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Germantown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.