Trotwood, OH · Montgomery County

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Application to Appeal Zoning Administration's Decision

Property owners or agents use this application to ask Trotwood’s Board of Zoning Appeals to review a zoning administrator’s decision.

What this form is

This application asks Trotwood’s Board of Zoning Appeals to review a zoning administrator’s decision. It requests applicant and property-owner contact details, property and zoning information, and a written description and reasons for the appeal. The instructions call for a vicinity map, a scaled site plan, an interpretation or violation notice, nearby property-owner information, and other supporting materials; the listed application fee is $200.

Who needs it

A property owner or agent seeking review of a zoning administrator’s decision by Trotwood’s Board of Zoning Appeals needs this application.

How to submit it

Send the completed application and required materials to the Trotwood Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o Zoning Administrator, 3035 Olive Road, Trotwood, Ohio 45426-2600. Include a check payable to the City of Trotwood for the $200 application fee.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it requires the applicant’s signature and a certification, but does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the zoning decision appeal application and review its submission instructions.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter applicant and property-owner information, property details, and a description and reasons for the appeal.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include the requested maps, site plan, zoning decision or notice, nearby-owner list, supporting information, and $200 check.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Send the application and materials to the Trotwood Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o Zoning Administrator, at the listed Olive Road address.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the zoning appeal application?
No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and certification, but does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the zoning appeal application?
Send it with the required materials to the Trotwood Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o Zoning Administrator, at 3035 Olive Road, Trotwood, Ohio 45426-2600.
What attachments does the application require?
The instructions list a vicinity map, a scaled site plan, a zoning interpretation or notice of violation, a list of property owners within 300 feet, and a check for the application fee.
What is the application fee?
The application lists a $200 fee and instructs applicants to include a check payable to the City of Trotwood. It says the fee is non-refundable.

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