Benson, AZ · Cochise County
Variance Application
Benson property owners or their appointed agents use this application to request a zoning variance or interpretation from the City of Benson Board of Adjustment.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application asks for property details, the zoning provision involved, the relief requested, and explanations supporting the request. Submit it to Benson’s Community Development Department with the required site plan, vicinity map, mailing labels, and fee; the instructions say fees are due at submission and the review may take over 100 business days. After approval, applicants coordinate a Citizen Review Session with staff before the public hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a zoning variance or interpretation from Benson’s Board of Adjustment must file this application, or have an appointed agent file it on their behalf.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment and jurat block; each petitioner signing the certification must sign before the notary, who completes the block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Benson’s Variance/Interpretation Application and review the instructions and site plan requirements.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the property and request details, prepare the required attachments, and leave the petitioner signature fields unsigned.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a live audio-video notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the petitioner certification during the session so the notary can complete the acknowledgment and jurat block.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application and required materials and fee to Benson’s Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Benson. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the notarized part of the variance application?
- Complete the application, but wait to sign the petitioner certification until your live audio-video session with a commissioned online notary, who will complete the acknowledgment and jurat block.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The application includes a block stating that it was acknowledged and sworn to before a notary. Each petitioner signing the certification should sign before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this Benson form?
- Arizona has authorized remote online notarization by its notaries since July 2020 under A.R.S. §41-371 et seq. and recognizes notarial acts by notaries of other states under A.R.S. §33-501. Rush Notary sessions use live audio-video with a commissioned online notary.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The instructions list a completed site plan, a scaled vicinity map showing parcels within 300 feet, mailing labels for properties within 300 feet, and the required fee. Confirm with the city if unsure.