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1. Application Form
The Applicant's notarized signature is required on BZA Applications. The Department of Planning &
Community Development can notarize the signature at not cost, if needed. All of the blanks (unless marked
optional) must be completed. Explanations may be continued on additional sheets of paper if the space
provided is insufficient.
2. Site Plan, Floor Plan(s), and Other Exhibits
Site and Floor Plan(s) must include the location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings, structures,
vehicular access, off-street parking lots (including spaces), signs, property lines, and other exhibits required per
Section 150.115.6. Attach to application in 8.5" x 11" size or include a digital copy in JPEG or PDF format. All
plans and exhibits submitted with the application must be the same information as reviewed by the Zoning
Administrator. If any changes are made, it must first be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator again before
filing an application.
3. Vicinity Map
A Vicinity Map can be obtained by visiting the Montgomery County, Ohio Auditor's website at
www.mcrealestate.org. Conduct a Property Search using the subject property address. View the Property
Details then select the Maps option. When the map is fully loaded, use the Binoculars tool and select Buffer
250 Foot from the list. Place a point on the map as a reference for the 250 foot buffer; Choose the subject
property from the map (parcel should already be highlighted). Once the buffer is complete, all properties within
250 feet will be highlighted (rights-of-way may also be highlighted).
Print Results using the Printer icon within the Results window; Save As or Open as an Excel file containing
the property owner information. Minimize the Excel file to use later for the Property Owner's List/ Mailing
Labels. Zoom to Results with the Magnifying Glass icon in the Results window, the Collapse the Results
window. Using your web browser, Print the Vicinity Map with Landscape orientation and attach to the
application.
4. Property Owner's List & Mailing Labels
Cut and paste the property owner information from the original Excel file to a new file using the column fields
MName1, Address1, & Address3. If information is missing, consult additional columns in the original Excel
file. Select the column headings (Mname1, Address1, & Address 3) and Filter (in top menu bar) MName1 and
Sort A to Z, then scroll through the list and delete duplicate entries. Save the new Excel file for use later.
A Property Owner's List & Mailing Labels can be created in Microsoft Word using the new Excel file you
created. Under the Mailings tab in Microsoft Word choose Start Mail Merge and select Step by Step Mail
Merge Wizard from the drop-down menu. Refer to the Mail Merge menu (right side of screen) to complete the
steps.
Step 1: Choose Labels as Document Type and click Next at the bottom of the menu.
Step 2: Select Label Options; Choose Avery US Letter as the Label Vendor and 5160 as the Product Number.
Step 3: Select Recipients (Browse) and choose the new Excel file you created.
Step 4: Arrange Recipients (Address Block) and Match Fields (First Name - MName1, Address 1 -
Address1, City - Address3) to assure labels populate correctly; Update Labels.
Step 5: Preview Labels to make sure addresses field are correct. Complete the Merge.
Step 6: Edit Individual Labels to check for accuracy. Save and Print as the Property Owner's List using plain
paper. Print as Mailing Labels on an Avery 5160 label sheet. Attach Property Owner's List and Mailing Labels
to the application.
Dayton Board of Zoning Appeals
Application Instructions