Russia, OH · Shelby County
Variance Application
Property owners use this application to request a zoning variance from the Village of Russia Board of Zoning Appeals.
What this form is
The application lets an owner describe the requested variance and explain why it should be granted. It asks for owner and property details, the nature of the variance, and a written justification addressing four listed conditions. The form also requires scaled plans in triplicate and a signature and date.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a variance from the Village of Russia Board of Zoning Appeals should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the owner signs and dates it, and the plans and separate written justification are not identified as notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance Application for the Village of Russia.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the owner and property details, describe the variance, and sign and date the certification.
- 3
Gather The Attachments
Include plans in triplicate, drawn to scale, and the justification comments on a separate sheet.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Application?
- No. The owner signs and dates the application without a notary. The form also calls for plans and a separate written justification, but does not identify them as notarized.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the owner's name, mailing address and phone number, property location details, the nature of the variance, and a written justification addressing four listed conditions.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The form says to include plans in triplicate, drawn to scale, showing specified lot and building details. It also asks for the justification comments on a separate sheet.
- How do I submit the Variance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.