Perrysburg, OH · Wood County
Appeal to Board of Zoning Appeals (Variance Application)
Property owners seeking an exemption from Perrysburg zoning regulations use this application to request a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
What this form is
This application asks the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a variance from Perrysburg zoning regulations. Applicants describe the property and requested variance, explain the hardship and its uniqueness, and address effects on neighborhood character. Deliver a complete application to the Planning & Zoning Office by 4:30 PM on the last Wednesday of the prior month to be on the agenda; a submission fee applies.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a variance from Perrysburg zoning regulations should complete this application and attend the meeting where the request is heard.
How to submit it
Deliver the complete application to the Planning & Zoning Office by 4:30 PM on the last Wednesday of the prior month. The submission fee is $150 for residential applications or $300 for commercial, institutional, or industrial applications, payable by cash or check to “City of Perrysburg”.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Perrysburg Board of Zoning Appeals variance application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter applicant and property details and explain the requested variance, hardship, uniqueness, and neighborhood character.
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Attach a Plot Plan
Include a simple plot plan with lot dimensions, adjoining property owners, building locations, and distances from property lines.
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Submit to the City
Deliver the complete application to the Planning & Zoning Office by 4:30 PM on the last Wednesday of the prior month, with the applicable fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the variance application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the variance application?
- Deliver the complete application to the Planning & Zoning Office by 4:30 PM on the last Wednesday of the prior month to be on the agenda. Pay the applicable fee by cash or check to the City of Perrysburg.
- What information and attachment does the application require?
- Provide applicant and property details, explain the requested variance and hardship, and address uniqueness and neighborhood character. Attach a simple plot plan showing lot dimensions, adjoining property owners, buildings, and distances from property lines.
- What happens after I submit a variance application?
- Applicants must attend the meeting where the request is heard and may present the application and answer Board questions. Neighbors may also comment. If a variance is granted, zoning approval in the form of a Zoning Permit is needed.
