Clayton, CA · Contra Costa County

No notary required

Variance Application

Property owners and other qualified applicants use this application to request a variance from Clayton zoning regulations and provide supporting information for city review.

What this form is

Use this application to request a variance from zoning regulations affecting a property, such as setbacks, lot dimensions, parking, or building height. The form asks for applicant and property owner contact information, a written explanation, property plans, supporting materials, and signatures. The city requests a complete application packet for review by the Community Development Department and Planning Commission.

Who needs it

A qualified applicant seeking a variance from zoning regulations for a Clayton property should complete and submit this application with the property owner’s signature.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application, site plan, written justification, filing fee, and required materials to the Community Development Department, 6000 Heritage Trail, Clayton, CA 94517.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; its certification declares under penalty of perjury that the application and attachments are true, complete, and correct.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Clayton Variance Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in applicant and property owner contact information, and prepare the written explanation and required signatures.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Assemble the site plan, applicable drawings, title report, mailing envelopes and addresses, and other materials listed in the application.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed packet and filing fee to the Community Development Department at 6000 Heritage Trail, Clayton, CA 94517.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Clayton Variance Application request?
It requests a variance from zoning regulations for a property. Applicants provide contact details, a written explanation, plans and other supporting materials for city review.
Do I need a notary for the Variance Application?
No. The document is signed without a notary. Its certification declares under penalty of perjury that the application and attachments are true, complete, and correct.
How do I submit the Variance Application?
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Community Development Department at 6000 Heritage Trail, Clayton, CA 94517. The form also requests a filing fee.

Need something notarized?

This Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Clayton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.