Scottsdale, AZ · Maricopa County
Building Code Variance Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a building code variance from the Building Official and explain the proposed approach to meeting the code’s intent.
What this form is
This application requests a variance from a cited building code section. It asks for project, property, occupancy, construction, applicant, and code-section details, along with why complying presents a problem and what is proposed to meet the code’s intent. The form includes spaces for the owner or applicant to sign and date and for the Building Official to record a decision and its basis.
Who needs it
A property owner or project applicant seeking a variance from a building code section may use this application to make a request to the Building Official.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the owner signs, or the applicant signs if not the owner.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Code Variance Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Project Details
Fill in the project, property, applicant, and building code section information requested.
- 3
Explain The Variance Request
Describe why code conformance presents a problem and what you propose to do to meet the code’s intent; use an attachment if necessary.
- 4
Sign And Date
Have the owner sign and date the application, or have the applicant sign and date it if the applicant is not the owner.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Building Code Variance Application request?
- It requests a variance from a cited building code section and asks for project details, the reason compliance presents a problem, and a proposed way to meet the code’s intent.
- Who signs the application?
- The form provides a signature and date line for the owner. If the applicant is not the owner, the applicant also signs and provides a title and date.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Code Variance Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the owner signs, or the applicant signs if not the owner.
- How do I submit the Building Code Variance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Building Code Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Scottsdale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.