Pea Ridge, AR · Benton County
Variance Request Application
This application requests a variance from Pea Ridge code and is submitted by a property owner or applicant seeking Board of Adjustments review.
- 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 request an exception from the strict application of Pea Ridge regulations, including a setback or easement reduction. Submit the completed form, fee, hardship justification, and applicable supporting materials by the Planning Commission submission deadline; incomplete applications will not be placed on the agenda. The packet also includes public-hearing notice, proxy authorization, and utility approval sections, with additional requirements for surveys, owner signatures, and recorded copies when applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized representatives seeking a Pea Ridge variance, appeal of a staff interpretation, or setback or easement reduction should complete the application.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes sworn and subscribed jurats for the public-hearing notice certification and proxy authorization; the applicant or property owner signing each statement must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Pea Ridge Variance Request Application and review its requirements and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide property, project, owner, and applicant information, then gather the fee and applicable supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notary session for the applicable sworn statements or proxy authorization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the relevant sections in the notary’s presence during your online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, checklist items, and fee to the Pea Ridge Planning Department by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pea Ridge. 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 a Pea Ridge variance request?
- Contact the Planning Director, complete the application, and submit it with the fee and required supporting materials by the submission deadline. The packet says incomplete applications will not be placed on the meeting agenda.
- Do I need to notarize the variance application?
- The packet includes jurats for the public-hearing notice certification and proxy authorization, and identifies notarization for property owners requesting setback or easement reductions. Confirm which sections apply to your request.
- Can I sign the notarized sections online?
- Arkansas authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Ark. Code §21-14-309. The form does not explain whether the city accepts online notarization, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting documents may be required?
- The checklist may require a hardship justification letter, deed, legal description, area map, survey, and other requested documents. Survey requirements depend on the request.