Florence, AZ · Pinal County
Variance Process Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request relief from Florence zoning standards for a property, excluding requests for a variance from zoning use regulations.
- 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 guides applicants through the Town’s variance process, including required findings, project materials, staff review, public hearing, and sign-posting requirements. Florence requires a completed application and checklist materials after a pre-application meeting; the applicant must also provide a notarized affidavit of sign posting and sign photos before the public hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or representative seeking relief from Florence zoning standards must complete the application; an owner’s permission form is needed when the applicant is not the owner.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries acknowledgment blocks for the owner’s permission form and sign-posting affidavit; the property owner or applicant/representative signs the applicable document before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Florence’s variance process application and review the procedures, required findings, and checklist.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the application and applicable owner’s permission form or sign-posting affidavit, and gather the checklist materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a live audio-video session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable notary acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear on video and sign the applicable document before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and required materials to Florence Community Development; return the notarized posting affidavit and photo within 24 hours of posting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Florence. 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 notarize the affidavit of sign posting?
- Complete the affidavit, then sign it during a live audio-video session before a commissioned online notary. Return the notarized affidavit and sign photo to the Community Development Department within 24 hours of posting.
- Do I need to notarize the owner’s permission form?
- The form includes a notary acknowledgment for the owner’s permission form, which is required when the applicant is not the property owner. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Arizona law authorizes remote online notarization by Arizona notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries of other states. Rush Notary sessions are conducted by a commissioned online notary over live audio-video; confirm acceptance with the Town if needed.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The checklist calls for the applicable fee, required findings and project narrative, site plan, and elevations if applicable. The process also requires sign-posting evidence and photos before the public hearing.