Norton, OH · Summit County
Notice of Appeal to the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
Property owners or their representatives use this application to appeal a zoning or building decision, or request a variance or special exception from Norton.
What this form is
This application lets a property owner or representative request a variance or special exception, appeal an administrative decision, or submit another matter to the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals. It asks for owner and agent details, property location and use, the appeal purpose, and supporting facts. The instructions list required supporting documents, a fee of $300 plus $50 per section, and submission of the original and 15 copies.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a variance, special exception, or appeal—or their representatives—must complete this application and provide the listed supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit the original application and fifteen copies with the appropriate fee, payable by check to the City of Norton. The instructions say incomplete submissions will be returned.
About notarization
The application itself is signed and dated without a notary; if the applicant is not the owner, the original agent’s letter must be signed by all deed owners and notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Notice of Appeal to the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide owner and agent details, property information, the appeal purpose, supporting facts, and the required signature and date.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include the listed supporting items; submit an original notarized agent’s letter if the applicant is not the owner.
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Prepare Copies And Fee
Prepare the original application and fifteen copies, and include the appropriate fee by check payable to the City of Norton.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application package and fee to the City of Norton; the instructions say incomplete applications will be returned.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Norton appeal application cover?
- It covers requests for zoning variances or special exceptions, administrative reviews, referrals, and other appeals to the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The instructions list names and addresses of nearby property owners, a deed copy or legal description, a variance drawing, and—if the applicant is not the owner—an original notarized agent’s letter. They also call for the denied building permit.
- Do I need a notary for the Norton appeal application?
- No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. If the applicant is not the owner, the original agent’s letter must be signed by all deed owners and notarized.
- How do I submit the Norton appeal application?
- Submit the original application and fifteen copies with the appropriate fee, payable by check to the City of Norton. The instructions say incomplete submissions will be returned.