ZONING DIVISION
200 S. Hamilton Road
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
614-342-4025
zoning@gahanna.gov
www.gahanna.gov
RECEIVED: ________
DATE: ____________
PAID: _____________
DATE: ______________
Zoning File No. _________________
INTERNAL USE
VARIANCE APPLICATION
Project/Property Address or Location:
Project Name/Business Name:
Parcel ID No.(s):
Total Acreage:
Description of Variance Requested:
STAFF USE ONLY Code Section(s):
APPLICANT Name-do not use a business name:
Applicant Address:
Applicant E-mail:
Applicant Phone No.:
BUSINESS Name
(if applicable)
:
ADDITIONAL CONTACTS Please List Primary Contact for Correspondence (please list all applicable contacts)
Name(s):
Contact Information (phone no./email):
PROPERTY OWNER Name:
(if different from Applicant)
Property Owner Contact Information (phone no./email):
APPLICANT SIGNATURE BELOW CONFIRMS THE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED (see page 2)
I certify that the information on this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that
the project as described, if approved, will be completed in accordance with the conditions and terms of that
approval.
Applicant/Primary Contact Signature: ___________________________________________Date: ___________
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VARIANCE APPLICATIONSUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please Note:
The Public Hearing will not occur until the City Of Gahanna Staff reviews the Application for Code Consistency.
Applications that are not consistent with the code will not be scheduled for hearing.
TO BE COMPLETED/SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT:
1. Review Gahanna Code Chapter 1131(visit www.municode.com)
(Sign Variances, refer to Chapter 1165.12; Fence Variances, 1171.05; Flood Plain Variances, 1191.18)
2. Survey of property certified by a registered surveyor (11x17” copy) if Applicable
- Site Plan, drawings, or survey that depicts where the Variance is requested.
3. A statement of the reason(s) for the variance request that address the following three conditions:
(not applicable for Sign, Fence, or Flood Plain Variances; see code referenced in #1 above for applicable
criteria)
- Special circumstances or conditions
- Necessary for preservation and enjoyment of property rights
- Will not adversely affect the health or safety
4. List of contiguous property owners & their mailing address
5. One set of pre-printed mailing labels for all contiguous property owners
6. Application fee paid (in accordance with the Building & Zoning Fee Schedule)
7. Application & all supporting documents submitted in digital format
8. Application & all supporting documents submitted in hardcopy format
9. Authorization Consent Form Complete & Notarized
(see page 3)
AUTHORIZATION CONSENT FORM
(must sign in the presence of a notary)
If you are filling out more than one application for the same project & address, you may submit a copy of this form with additional applications.
IF THE PROPERTY OWNER IS THE APPLICANT, SKIP TO NEXT SECTION
As the property owner/authorized owner’s representative of the subject property listed on this application, hereby authorize
the applicant/representative to act in all matters pertaining to the processing and approval of this application, including
modifying the project. I agree to be bound by all terms and agreements made by the applicant/representative.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(property owner name printed)
_________________________________________________________________________ ________________________
(property owner signature) (date)
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this ______ day of ________________, 20_____.
State of _________________ County of __________________
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Notary Public Signature: _______________________________________________
AGREEMENT TO COMPLY AS APPROVED As the applicant/representative/owner of the subject property listed on
this application, I hereby agree that the project will be completed as approved with any conditions and terms of the approval,
and any proposed changes to the approval shall be submitted for review and approval to City staff.
AUTHORIZATION TO VISIT THE PROPERTY I hereby authorize City representatives to visit, photograph and post
notice (if applicable) on the subject property as described.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the information on this application is complete
and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(applicant/representative/property owner name printed)
_________________________________________________________________________ ________________________
(applicant/representative/property owner signature) (date)
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this ______ day of ________________, 20_____.
State of _________________ County of __________________
Stamp or Seal
Notary Public Signature: _______________________________________________
PROPERTY OWNER
Applicant/Property Owner/Representative
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PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION PROCESS/TIMELINE
(FOR APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE CITY COUNCIL ACTION)
1. Planning Commission meets at 7 pm on the
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month except
November and December when they meet on the
1st and 3rd Wednesday.
2. The Planning Commission agenda is published 5
days prior to the meeting date and may be accessed
at www.gahanna.gov/planning-commission/
3. Applicant will be allotted time to speak.
4. Public comment is permitted at 3 minutes per
speaker
5. Applicant will have a chance to rebut or respond
to any public comment.
6. Planning Commission will ask any questions they have
and discuss the application.
7. Planning Commission will make a motion to approve,
deny, or postpone, and a vote will be taken.
Applicant/Representative attendance is required in order for questions to be answered in regards to the application.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PROCESS
1. Applicant submits complete application with payment to Zoning Division
11. If approved: applicant proceeds to building/engineering process
3. Zoning staff pushes to City Review Team
4. City Review Team reviews application & submits comments to Zoning Staff (within 10 business days)
a. if incomplete – applicant is notified
b. applicant resubmits/adds
missing items to application
a. if comments require applicant
action, go back to 2b
a. Final action is sent to
applicant in a Record of Action
2. Zoning staff reviews application for
completeness (within 2 business days)
6. Planning &
Development
writes staff
report
8. Planning Commission staff advertises
according to application specific requirements
to get on the next available Planning
Commission agenda
7. Application is
submitted to
Planning
Commission staff
5. Zoning staff compiles comments and
submits to applicant (within 2 business days)
10. Planning Commission meeting (action taken: approved,
postponed, denied, approved with conditions)
9. Planning Commission staff notifies applicant of their Planning Commission meeting date
(minimum 6 days prior to meeting)
Questions: contact the zoning division
614-342-4025 or zoning@gahanna.com
Gahanna