Burbank, OH · Wayne County
Application for Variance
Property owners seeking a variance from the Village of Burbank zoning requirements use this application to describe the property and requested variance.
What this form is
This application is for an owner seeking a variance from the Village Zoning Ordinance when a special condition makes literal enforcement result in unnecessary hardship. It asks for the owner’s name, mailing address, telephone number, property, requested variance, and reason it is necessary. A plot plan must accompany the application, and a $100 fee must accompany the submission.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a variance from the Village Zoning Ordinance should complete this application and provide the required plot plan and fee.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application, $100 fee payable by check to Village of Burbank, and plot plan to Village Zoning Inspector James A. Brandenburg, P.O. Box 145, Burbank, OH 44214.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the required plot plan is an attachment, and no sworn or notarized step is stated.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Application for Variance.
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Complete the Application
Provide the owner and property details, describe the variance sought, explain why it is necessary, and sign and date the application.
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Prepare the Plot Plan
Attach a plot plan drawn to scale showing the lot, structures, and applicable yards, open areas, and parking.
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Submit the Application
Mail the application and plot plan with a $100 check payable to Village of Burbank to the Village Zoning Inspector at the listed address.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Application for Variance?
- A property owner seeking a variance from the Village Zoning Ordinance uses this application to identify the property, describe the requested variance, and explain why it is necessary.
- What must accompany the variance application?
- A plot plan drawn to scale must accompany the application. It must show lot dimensions; the location, dimensions, height, and bulk of structures; and, if applicable, yards, open areas, and parking locations and dimensions.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Variance?
- No. The application calls for the owner’s signature and date, without a notary. It requires a plot plan attachment, but does not state that any step must be sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Application for Variance?
- Mail the completed application, plot plan, and $100 fee by check payable to Village of Burbank to James A. Brandenburg, P.O. Box 145, Burbank, OH 44214.