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VARIANCES
When a Variance May Be Requested
A Variance may be requested when your proposed project does
not meet the specific requirements of the City's ordinances.
Building setbacks, required parking spaces, and building height
are all examples of elements that may require a variance. Please
be advised that variances are not easily obtained. The State
of Michigan requires an applicant to prove a practical difficulty
or undue hardship in order to receive a variance. If you are
not sure if your proposal will require a variance, please contact
the City. We want to make the development process as smooth
as possible. Please call with any questions you may have at
(248) 546-4075.
VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS
The following needs to be included in your submission before
the City can consider your application. Please note that any
letters of support you submit must be notarized.
· A complete application
· All fees
· Title search
· A site plan or mortgage survey
VARIANCE PROCEDURE
The Zoning Board of Appeals meets the first Wednesday of every
month. The deadline for applications to the Zoning Board of
Appeals is 2 Þ weeks before the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
Now that you've submitted your variance application, what happens
next?
Step One: Once you have applied to the City with the
required information, the Building Department will schedule
a public hearing. The City prepares and distributes notices
to everyone within 300 feet of your proposed development of
what you plan to do and when the matter will be considered.
You will also be notified when this happens.
Step Two: Your variance request will be discussed at
the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. You must convince the Zoning
Board of Appeals that the City's requirements as applied to
your project will cause a practical difficulty or an undue hardship.
You will have the opportunity to present your case to the Zoning
Board of Appeals. This is a public hearing so anyone may have
the opportunity to speak about the proposed development.
Step Three: Based upon the evidence presented, the Zoning
Board of Appeals will determine whether or not a variance should
be granted. The Zoning Board of Appeals will approve, approve
with conditions, or deny the request.
Step Four: If the Zoning Board of Appeals grants the
variance, you may then proceed to the site plan approval phase
of your project. If the Zoning Board of Appeals denies the request,
the proposed development must be amended to meet the City's
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