What the Southfield zoning ordinance says about variances and appeals, district by district. Section numbers link to the official ordinance.
The Zoning Board of Appeals cannot change a zoning classification or allow a use not otherwise permitted except as the ordinance provides. Its powers include administrative review of alleged errors in orders, requirements, permits, decisions, or refusals by the enforcing officials, and the power to authorize variances as defined in Section 5.198.
Zoning text or map amendments follow the state zoning amendment procedure referenced in Section 5.207. A petition for a zoning amendment must include the required fee, and the fee is not refundable regardless of the ultimate decision.
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