Vandalia, OH · Montgomery County
Board of Zoning Appeals Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a zoning variance and provide information about the property and proposed use.
What this form is
Use this application to request a variance from a zoning code provision after a request for a zoning certificate has been refused. The form asks for applicant and owner contact information, the property location, existing and proposed uses, and the provision and variance requested. Applicants must also provide a legal description, a site plan, nearby property-owner information, and a letter explaining how the request meets the variance criteria.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a zoning variance, or applicants with the owner's written consent, must complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to Development & Engineering Services, the 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 form lists no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Board of Zoning Appeals Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and owner details, property location, current and proposed uses, and the zoning provision and variance requested.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the legal description, five site plan copies, nearby property-owner list, and letter of justification. Get the owner's written consent if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and attachments to Development & Engineering Services; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Board of Zoning Appeals Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not list an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- What documents must accompany a variance application?
- The form calls for a recorded legal description, five copies of a site plan, a list of nearby property owners, and a letter of justification addressing the variance criteria.
- Who can apply for a zoning variance?
- A property owner can apply. If the applicant is not the owner, the form requires the owner's written consent.
- How do I submit the Board of Zoning Appeals Application?
- The form names Development & Engineering Services but does not provide a submission address or portal. Check the city website for current contact details.
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