Northwood, OH · Wood County
Application for Variance Request (BZA)
Property owners use this application to request a zoning variance from Northwood’s Board of Zoning Appeals and explain the circumstances supporting the request.
What this form is
This application asks the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to consider a variance for a property. It requests the property address, parcel number, owner and zoning information, the reason for the request, the ordinance section being appealed, and responses about the property’s circumstances and potential impacts. The form lists a formal zoning permit application and denial as requirements, along with a $150 application fee or $250 post-construction fee.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a zoning variance must complete the application and meet the listed requirements for a BZA hearing.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
The application has no notary block and is signed without a notary; people speaking at the BZA hearing must be sworn in.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the variance request application to provide information for the Board of Zoning Appeals.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the property and owner details and answer the questions in Part II about the variance request.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Attach any photos, surveys, or other documents you feel are relevant; the form also lists a formal zoning permit application and denial as requirements.
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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
- What does the Northwood variance request application ask for?
- It asks for property and owner details, the reason for the variance, the ordinance section being appealed, and information about property circumstances and possible impacts.
- What requirements does the form list for a variance request?
- The form lists a formal zoning permit application and denial by the Zoning Inspector, appearance at a BZA meeting, responses to Part II, and an application fee.
- Do I need a notary for the Northwood variance request application?
- No. The application has no notary block and is signed without a notary. The form says people speaking at the BZA hearing must be sworn in.
- How do I submit the Northwood variance request application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.