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Certificate of Legally Nonconforming Use of Land Application

Planning & Zoning · South Bend, Indiana

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  1. 1Prepare your answersComplete here

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  2. 2Add supporting documentsComplete here

    Attach the supporting records listed by the agency. Check that every page is legible and complete.

    • Notarized current-owner application
    • Non-refundable fee confirmed with agency
    • Site plan when certifying more than use
    • Assessor cards from2019 onward and pre2019 where required
    • Current property photos
    • Code Enforcement records
    • Supplemental proof supporting legally established nonconforming use
  3. 3Review and signPrepare here, finish outside

    Complete each applicable applicant signature after reviewing the full declarations. Required notary, professional and witness signatures remain separate.

  4. 4Choose paymentPrepare here, finish outside

    PDF requires a non-refundable filing fee but current linked zoning fee schedule does not separately list this certificate. Confirm amount with zoning staff. Government fees are separate from the optional prepared PDF and postage. Review the exact amount and recipient before authorizing a check.

  5. 5Submit or order deliveryPrepare here, finish outside

    Current property owner must sign before a notary. Submit completed application with checklist evidence to the South Bend Plan Commission. Gather assessor cards,code-enforcement records,current photographs and supplemental evidence as applicable. Multiple properties must meet the same-ownership/use/zoning/jurisdiction/adjacency rule. Original PDF shows the former227W.Jefferson address. Current zoning department lists215S.MartinLutherKingJr.Blvd,Suite500; contact zoning staff for the submission route.Confirm both filing fee and delivery before mailing; the original form displays an outdated office address.

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    Applicant form occupies pages4–5; page3 checklist; owner signature must be notarized.

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    Current office address is215S.MartinLutherKingJr.Blvd,Suite500,SouthBend,IN46601; no explicit postal acceptance stated.

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CERTIFICATE OF LEGALLY NON CONFORMING USE OF LAND APPLICATION South Bend Plan Commission 227 W. Jefferson Blvd - 14th Floor County City Bldg South Bend, IN 46601 574-235-7627 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Call or visit the St. Joseph County Assessor’s Office to: a. Get copies of all assessor cards from 2019 to now b. Get copies of all assessor cards prior to 2019 if use was not allowed with previous zoning 2. Visit South Bend Code Enforcement for copies of any violations on the property. 3. Take current photos of property 4. Gather supplemental proof that use has not ceased for 12 months or more since the use was legally established. Not required for single family use. 5. Gather supplemental proof if to support establishment of the use. If you need building permits or other information from the Building Department, please contact them at (574) 235-9554 (option #2) 6. Complete application form 7. Have current property owner sign and notarize application form 8. Submit application form along with all other items in the checklist below to the South Bend Plan Commission for review. 1 of 5

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