Ottawa, OH · Putnam County
Zoning Variance Application
Property owners or their agents use this application to request a zoning variance from the Village of Ottawa and explain why the variance is needed.
What this form is
Use this application to request relief from a zoning requirement for a property in Ottawa. It asks for property and applicant details, the proposed variance, facts supporting required findings, information about adjoining properties, and a site plan or supporting materials. The property owner must sign, and the form lists an $80 fee; submitting an application does not guarantee approval.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a zoning variance, or an agent applying for the owner, should complete this application and obtain the owner’s signature.
How to submit it
The form lists the Building/Zoning Coordinator at 136 N. Oak Street, Ottawa, OH 45875, 419-523-5020, and [email protected]. It shows an $80 fee payable by cash, check, or card.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment or related step is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Zoning Variance Application PDF for the Village of Ottawa.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the requested variance, and answer the prompts for each required finding.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include a legible site plan or survey and any supporting pages or documents needed for the request.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Obtain the property owner’s signature and date, then submit the application with the listed $80 fee to the Building/Zoning Coordinator.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Variance Application?
- No. The application requires the property owner’s signature and date, but it does not identify a notary or any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Zoning Variance Application?
- The form lists the Building/Zoning Coordinator at 136 N. Oak Street, Ottawa, OH 45875, and provides a phone number and email. It also lists an $80 fee payable by cash, check, or card.
- What supporting materials does the application request?
- Submit a legible site plan or survey showing applicable property lines, structures, access, and other listed details. The form also allows supporting pages and documents, such as photos, surveys, or exhibits.
- Does submitting the application guarantee approval?
- No. The application states that submission does not guarantee approval and that the applicant is responsible for presenting evidence supporting each required finding.