Germantown, OH · Montgomery County
Application for Variance
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning variance from Germantown and explain why the variance is justified.
What this form is
The application requests a variance from Germantown’s zoning regulations and asks for applicant and property details, the reason for a denied application, and the requested variance. Applicants must submit a separate narrative addressing the listed criteria, scaled plans, nearby property owners’ names and mailing addresses, and a $50 fee. For a variance for use, a description of the proposed use must also accompany the application.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a zoning variance for a property in Germantown must submit this application and the supporting information it lists.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Germantown at One North Plum Street, Germantown, OH 45327, with the required supporting materials and $50 fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download Germantown’s Application for Variance.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property details, explain the requested variance, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the separate narrative, scaled plans, nearby property owners’ names and mailing addresses, and a proposed-use description if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and supporting materials with the $50 fee to One North Plum Street, Germantown, OH 45327.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Variance?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The applicant signs and dates it; the document does not require a notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Application for Variance?
- Submit the completed application to the City of Germantown at One North Plum Street, Germantown, OH 45327. Include the listed supporting materials and the $50 fee.
- What supporting materials does the variance application require?
- Submit a separate narrative addressing the listed variance criteria, plans drawn to scale, and a list of property owners’ names and mailing addresses within 200 feet. For a variance for use, include a description of the proposed use.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the reason for a denied application, the zoning code section to be varied, and a description and justification for the requested variance.