Oroville, CA · Butte County
Variance Application
Oroville property applicants use this application to request a variance and explain how the request meets the listed approval criteria.
What this form is
This application is for requesting a variance from Oroville’s Zoning Code. Applicants define the requested variance and explain how it meets the listed criteria, including consistency with plans, exceptional property circumstances, property rights, and effects on public welfare and nearby properties. A complete application requires completed and signed forms; additional information may be attached if needed.
Who needs it
A person seeking a variance for land, a building, or a use in Oroville completes and signs this application.
How to submit it
The form names the Planning Division, Community Development Department, at 1735 Montgomery Street, Oroville, CA 95965. It lists fees for a major variance, minor variance, and ZA determination.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment or related step is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Clearly define the variance requested and answer the questions about the approval criteria.
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Gather Additional Information
Attach any additional information needed to answer the application questions.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application. The form names the Planning Division, Community Development Department, at 1735 Montgomery Street in Oroville.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Variance Application ask for?
- It asks applicants to define the requested variance and explain how it meets criteria concerning plans, exceptional property circumstances, property rights, public welfare, and nearby properties.
- Who uses Oroville’s Variance Application?
- A person requesting a variance for land, a building, or a use in Oroville can complete and sign the application. The form states that completed and signed application forms are required for a complete application.
- How do I submit the Variance Application?
- The form identifies Oroville’s Planning Division, Community Development Department, at 1735 Montgomery Street, Oroville, CA 95965. It lists application fees for major and minor variances and ZA determinations.
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
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This Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oroville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.