Shelby, OH · Richland County
Application for a Nonconformity Certificate
Shelby applicants use this application to request a certificate for a nonconforming use, structure, or lot and provide information about the zoning issue.
What this form is
This application requests a nonconformity certificate, which, when properly approved, constitutes a conditional zoning certificate. It asks for the applicant’s name, address, and phone number; the location and details of the use, structure, or lot; and the ordinance sections involved. The applicant can attach a separate sheet if more space is needed and may include a site plan to help explain the request.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a nonconformity certificate for a use, structure, or lot in Shelby should complete this application.
How to submit it
File the application in duplicate. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and the zoning inspector dates the certificate if it is issued.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the nonconformity certificate application.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant contact information, the location, zoning district, ordinance sections involved, and a detailed explanation.
- 3
Gather Supporting Information
Attach a separate sheet if more space is needed; include a site plan if it will help explain the request.
- 4
Sign And File In Duplicate
Sign and date the application, then file it in duplicate. Check the city website for current submission details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the nonconformity certificate application request?
- It requests applicant contact information, the location of the use, structure, or lot, the zoning district, ordinance sections involved, and a detailed explanation of the nonconformity.
- Do I need a notary for the nonconformity certificate application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it. If a certificate is issued, the zoning inspector dates it.
- How do I submit the nonconformity certificate application?
- The form says to file the application in duplicate. It does not give a submission address or department, so check the city website for current contact details.