Scottsdale, AZ · Maricopa County
Board of Adjustment Zoning Variance Project Narrative
Property owners and applicants use this narrative to explain a requested zoning variance and address the Board of Adjustment’s four review criteria.
What this form is
This narrative supports a request for a zoning variance by asking the applicant to identify the type of variance and zoning ordinance sections involved, then explain how the request meets four criteria. The Board of Adjustment may not authorize a variance unless four members affirm that all four criteria are met. You may attach a separate sheet if you need more room.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a zoning variance can use this narrative to explain their request against the Board’s four criteria.
How to submit it
The document says it will be uploaded to a Case Fact Sheet on the City’s website. It lists Planning and Development Services at 7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
About notarization
This narrative is completed without a notary; it requests no notarized attachment, and it provides no signature or date line.
How to submit this form
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Download The Narrative
Download the Board of Adjustment Zoning Variance Project Narrative PDF.
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Complete The Narrative
Identify the variance requested and ordinance sections, then provide justification for each of the four criteria.
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Gather Attachments
Attach a separate sheet if you need more room for your responses.
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Upload The Narrative
Upload the document to a Case Fact Sheet on the City’s website.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the zoning variance project narrative ask for?
- It asks for the type of variance, the zoning ordinance sections to be varied, and justification addressing four Board of Adjustment criteria.
- Do I need a notary for the zoning variance project narrative?
- No. The narrative has no notary block and requests no notarized attachment; it also provides no signature or date line.
- How do I submit the zoning variance project narrative?
- The document says it will be uploaded to a Case Fact Sheet on the City’s website. It also lists Planning and Development Services at 7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite 105.
Need something notarized?
This Board of Adjustment Zoning Variance Project Narrative doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Scottsdale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.