Little Rock, AR · Pulaski County
Nonresidential Zoning Variance Application
This four-page application and affidavit request a zoning variance for nonresidential property; the owner or authorized agent files them with Little Rock’s Department of Planning and Development.
- 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 form to ask the Little Rock Board of Adjustment for a variance from zoning requirements for nonresidential property. The owner or authorized agent files the application with the Department of Planning and Development, along with a site plan, survey, and cover letter. The instructions also require the affidavit and supporting exhibits to be filed at least ten calendar days before the meeting; the affidavit authorizes an agent to act for the title holder.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a nonresidential zoning variance in Little Rock must file the application and submit the required affidavit and supporting exhibits.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the title holder signs the authorization before a notary public, who completes the date and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Download the Little Rock nonresidential zoning variance application and affidavit.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the property, variance request, applicant, and title-holder authorization details; prepare the required site plan, survey, cover letter, and exhibits.
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Sign on Video
The title holder signs the affidavit during the online notary session and completes the notarization.
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Submit to the City
File the application and required materials with Little Rock’s Department of Planning and Development within the deadlines in the instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Little Rock. 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 Little Rock nonresidential zoning variance application?
- The instructions say the owner or authorized agent files with the Department of Planning and Development. Submit the site plan, survey, cover letter, affidavit, and supporting exhibits as required.
- Do I need to notarize the zoning variance application?
- The application includes an affidavit with a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. The title holder signs the affidavit before a notary public.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Arkansas authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Ark. Code §21-14-309. Confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized affidavit.
- What must accompany the variance application?
- The instructions call for a site plan and survey, a cover letter explaining the request, and an affidavit with supporting exhibits, including mailing receipts, a certified abstract list, and a copy of the notice.