Star Valley, AZ · Gila County
Variance Process Guide & Application
This packet guides property owners or applicants through a Town of Star Valley variance request, including the questionnaire, application, public hearing sign requirements, and notarized sign-posting affidavit.
- 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 packet to request a variance from the Town of Star Valley zoning ordinance. Before filing, complete the variance questionnaire and submit the application, supporting documents, and fee for Town staff review. The applicant must post a sign on the property and return the completed notarized Affidavit of Sign Posting with photographic evidence at least 10 days before the public hearing; the sign must be posted at least 15 days before the hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner, applicant, or appointed representative seeking a zoning variance in Star Valley needs this packet and must provide the required application materials.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes an acknowledgment block for the Affidavit of Sign Posting; the applicant or representative signing the affidavit must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the Town of Star Valley Variance Process Guide & Application packet.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Complete the variance questionnaire and application, gather supporting documents, and prepare the required plot plan.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Book a Rush Notary session for the Affidavit of Sign Posting.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during a live audio-video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Return the notarized affidavit and photographic evidence to the Planning and Zoning Department at least 10 days before the public hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Star Valley. 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 submit the notarized Affidavit of Sign Posting?
- Return the completed notarized affidavit and photographic evidence of the posted sign to the Planning and Zoning Department at least 10 days before the public hearing.
- Do I need to notarize the entire variance application?
- The packet’s notary block is on the Affidavit of Sign Posting. The form instructs the applicant or representative to sign the affidavit and return it notarized.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a remote online notary?
- Arizona has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since July 2020 and recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries of other states. Rush Notary sessions are performed by a commissioned online notary over live audio-video. Confirm with the city/town if unsure.
- When must I post the sign and submit the affidavit?
- The affidavit states that the site must be posted at least 15 days before the public hearing. Return the completed notarized affidavit and photo evidence at least 10 days before the hearing.