Delano, CA · Kern County
Application for Variance
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a minor or major variance from Delano zoning regulations.
What this form is
This application asks the City of Delano to consider a minor or major variance from zoning regulations when their strict application may create hardship or practical difficulty. Applicants answer questions about the property and requested relief, provide a completed Master Development Application and supporting plans, and sign and date the application. Planning staff will not accept it unless required items are checked off and the application is complete.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking a minor or major variance from Delano zoning regulations should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the signed application and required materials to the Community Development Department, City of Delano, 1015 Eleventh Avenue, P.O. Box 3010, Delano, California 93216. Planning staff will not accept the application unless items are checked off and it is signed and dated.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it requires applicant or legal agent and property-owner signatures, with no notarized attachment or sworn step stated.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Application for Variance PDF.
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Complete the Application
Choose minor or major variance, answer the review questions, and complete the applicant information.
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Gather Required Materials
Include a completed Master Development Application and the plans and other materials listed in the submittal requirements.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, ensure required items are checked off, and submit it to the Community Development Department.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Delano variance application request?
- It requests a minor or major variance from zoning regulations and asks applicants to answer questions about hardship, property conditions, and the requested relief.
- What materials are required with the application?
- The form lists a completed City of Delano Master Development Application and project plans, with site and building details and other information identified in the submittal requirements.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Variance?
- No. The application calls for signatures and dates from the applicant or legal agent and property owner; it does not state that a notary or notarized attachment is required.
- How do I submit the Application for Variance?
- Submit the signed application and required materials to the Community Development Department at 1015 Eleventh Avenue or P.O. Box 3010, Delano, California 93216.