Perrysburg, OH · Wood County

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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

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Perrysburg Board of Zoning Appeals variance application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter applicant and property details and explain the requested variance, hardship, uniqueness, and neighborhood character.

  3. 3

    Attach a Plot Plan

    Include a simple plot plan with lot dimensions, adjoining property owners, building locations, and distances from property lines.

  4. 4

    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.

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This Appeal to Board of Zoning Appeals (Variance Application) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Perrysburg form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.