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Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals Application

In accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 42, appeals from the strict applications of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance may be made to the Zoning Board of Appeals upon finding the standards of practical difficulty or hardship have been met. Please review the Ordinance before submitting this application to assure compliance with the various provisions.

Submittal Instructions

The following must accompany your completed application no later than the 1st day of the month prior to the following month's meeting.  No more than 20 applications will be accepted for each meeting.

• Two full-sized and 8.5 inch by 11 inch copies of the SITE PLAN showing the location on the property, with accurate dimensions, including detail on the type of materials and appearance.  Also show detail on landscaping with types and sizes of plantings.  In the event that the subdivision association official has signed off on both site plans submitted, one copy may be returned to the applicant for the purpose of obtaining building permits. CD's are acceptable in the following file formats, PDF or HTML.
• When applicable two copies of elevations must be submitted (front, sides and rear) showing façade material, window and door locations.  An 8.5 inch by 11 inch clear white copies of the elevations must also be submitted.
• Check (or cash) in the specified amount – payable to Bloomfield Township.
• Written comments by the Subdivision Association should be provided no later than the night of the scheduled meeting.  Failure to supply the Zoning Board of Appeals with written comment from the Subdivision Association may delay action by the Board.
• Written approval of the neighbors may be beneficial if there is no active Association.
• Photographs of the site. Pictures may be submitted in jpeg or tiff file format.

Appeal Guidelines

THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING THE VALIDITY OF EACH VARIANCE REQUEST:

• The proposed variance involves practical difficulties.
• The proposed variance involves exceptional and unique circumstances.
• The proposed variance will not impair the adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property owners nor increase congestion in public streets
• The proposed variance will not increase the hazard of fire or flooding nor endanger the public safety.
• The proposed variance will not unreasonably diminish or impair established values within the surrounding area.
• The proposed variance will not in any other respect impair the public health, safety, comfort morals or welfare of inhabitants of the Township.
• The proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
• The spirit of the Ordinance must be observed.

Meeting Schedule

Click here to view the current agenda.  We have also posted previous minutes for your convenience.

Meetings begin at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month, at the Township Hall, 4200 Telegraph Road. In the event of a holiday or Election Day, the Zoning Board of Appeals meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of the month.

In the event a meeting date needs to be changed, the Board members will be notified and a notice will be posted at Township Hall.

2013

January 08
February 12
March 12
April 09
May 21 (Rescheduled from May 14 due to Shavuot)
June 11
July 09
August 13
September 10
October 08
November 12
December 10

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Charter Township of Bloomfield
4200 Telegraph Road
P.O. Box 489
Bloomfield Township, MI 48303-0489
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