Benson, AZ · Cochise County
Variance Application
The Variance/Interpretation Application asks property owners or their appointed agents to request zoning relief or an 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
Use this application to ask the Board of Adjustment for a variance from the City of Benson Zoning Regulations or an interpretation or appeal of a Zoning Administrator decision. The applicant describes the requested relief and explains the property-specific circumstances, hardship, and potential effects on other properties. Submit the completed application with a site plan, vicinity map, mailing labels for nearby properties, and the required fee to the Community Development Department; the review includes a citizen session and public hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner, or an appointed agent applying on the owner’s behalf, needs this form to request a zoning variance or interpretation from Benson’s Board of Adjustment.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a combined acknowledgment and sworn-to-before-me jurat for the State of Arizona and Cochise County; each signing petitioner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Variance/Interpretation Application from the City of Benson.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the property, applicant, and variance request details, and prepare the required site plan, vicinity map, mailing labels, and fee.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a live audio-video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the session when instructed so the notary can complete the notarial block.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application and required supporting materials 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 get the Benson variance application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a live audio-video session with a commissioned online notary. Sign when instructed during the session, and submit the notarized application with the required supporting materials to the Community Development Department.
- Do I need to notarize the variance application?
- The form includes a block stating the application was acknowledged and sworn to before a notary. The petitioner signing the application should complete that step; confirm with the city/town if unsure.
- Can I sign the application remotely?
- Arizona has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since July 2020, and Arizona recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries of other states. Rush Notary sessions are conducted by a commissioned online notary over live audio-video.
- What should 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 fee. The application also asks for the appropriate fees and a site plan.