Jackson Center, OH · Shelby County
Application for Variance
Property owners use this application to request a zoning variance from the Jackson Center Board of Zoning Appeals.
What this form is
Property owners seeking a zoning variance submit this application to the Village of Jackson Center Board of Zoning Appeals. It asks for the owner’s contact information, the property location, a description of the requested variance, and written justification addressing four criteria. The application also requires plans in triplicate, drawn to scale, showing the lot and existing and proposed buildings or alterations.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a variance from the zoning regulations submits this application to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
How to submit it
File one copy with the Zoning Enforcement Officer and two copies with the Board of Zoning Appeals. The form also has a field for fee paid but does not state an amount.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach the required comments on a separate sheet and plans in triplicate, with no sworn attachment stated.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Application for Variance PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the owner’s contact information, property location, variance description, and requested justification.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach written comments on the listed criteria and plans in triplicate, drawn to scale.
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File the Copies
File one copy with the Zoning Enforcement Officer and two copies with the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Variance?
- No. The application calls for the owner’s signature and date, not a notary. Attach the required comments on a separate sheet and plans in triplicate.
- How do I submit the Application for Variance?
- File one copy with the Zoning Enforcement Officer and two copies with the Board of Zoning Appeals, as directed on the form.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the owner’s name and contact information, the property location, the nature of the variance, and written justification addressing four listed criteria.
- What plans must accompany the application?
- The form requires plans in triplicate, drawn to scale, showing the lot’s dimensions and shape, existing buildings, proposed buildings or alterations, and natural or topographic peculiarities.