Mason, OH · Warren County

No notary required

Zoning Board of Appeals Application

Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a zoning variance from the City of Mason’s Zoning Board of Appeals.

What this form is

The application lets an applicant explain a requested variance and answer practical-difficulty questions for the Board’s review. Submit the completed application, a $20 filing fee, three complete sets of drawings, any additional supporting information, and a list of nearby property owners by the deadline for consideration at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

Who needs it

A property owner or representative requesting a zoning variance from Mason’s Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application and its practical-difficulties worksheet.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application, three drawing sets, supporting information, the required nearby property-owner list, and the $20 fee to Engineering & Building, 6000 Mason - Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040, by the listed deadline.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes an attestation under penalty of law, but no notarized attachment or related sworn step is listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the fillable Zoning Board of Appeals Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter applicant and property information, explain the variance request, complete the practical-difficulties worksheet, and sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Prepare three drawing sets, supporting information, and the required nearby property-owner list with one copy on mailing labels.

  4. 4

    Submit to Engineering & Building

    Submit all materials and the $20 fee to Engineering & Building by the deadline listed for the meeting.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It includes an attestation under penalty of law, but lists no notarized attachment or related sworn step.
How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
Submit the completed application, three complete sets of drawings, supporting information, the nearby property-owner list, and the $20 fee to Engineering & Building at the address on the form.
What materials must accompany the application?
The form calls for three complete sets of drawings, any additional information explaining the variance request, a list of property owners within 300 feet with one copy on mailing labels, and the completed worksheet on page 2.
When should I submit the application?
Submit the complete application and required materials on or before the deadline listed for the meeting date. The form says missing items will prevent the application from being scheduled for meeting review.

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