Brown Deer, WI · Milwaukee County
Board of Appeals Application
This application asks the Village of Brown Deer Board of Appeals to review an appeal or request for a zoning variance or special exception, filed by an appellant with supporting documents.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to appeal a Building Inspector or other administrative officer’s decision and request a zoning variance or special exception. The form asks for property, zoning, setback, and prior-appeal details, plus sworn statements about the application and nearby property owners. Brown Deer requires three complete sets, a typewritten appeal and supporting materials, and a $350 fee; file by the stated deadline with the Building Inspection Division.
Who needs it
An appellant seeking review of a Building Inspector’s or other administrative officer’s decision, or requesting a zoning variance or special exception, must submit this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Board of Appeals application and review its instructions, filing deadline, fee, and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the appeal and property details, prepare the required typewritten statement, and gather the survey, plans, and supporting papers.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit sections that require notarization.
- 4
Sign Under Oath on Video
Show identification and sign the applicable affidavit sections during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
File three complete sets with the Building Inspection Division, along with the required fee and supporting documents.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brown Deer. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the affidavits notarized online?
- Complete the application first, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit sections under oath during the video session, and follow the city’s instructions for filing.
- Do I need to appear before the Board of Appeals?
- Yes. The instructions say the appellant must personally appear at the scheduled meeting or appear through an officer, agent, or attorney; otherwise, the appeal will be dismissed for lack of prosecution.
- Can this application be notarized remotely?
- Wisconsin Stat. §140.145 authorizes remote online notarization by Wisconsin notaries, subject to limits for certain document types. This form contains sworn affidavits; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What must I submit with the application?
- The instructions call for three complete application sets, a typewritten statement, three copies of an up-to-date survey, three sets of building plans, supporting documents, and the $350 application fee.