Tehachapi, CA · Kern County
Major Variance Application
Property owners or applicants use this form to request a variance from a zoning regulation in Tehachapi.
What this form is
The Major Variance Application requests a variance from a zoning regulation and collects property, applicant, and owner information. Applicants identify the zoning section involved and provide a narrative explaining the request, plus a site plan or graphic when appropriate. The form states that these attachments are mandatory for processing and advises contacting the Planning Department to determine what the site plan or graphic should show.
Who needs it
Applicants or property owners seeking a variance from a zoning regulation in Tehachapi should complete and sign this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the listed site plan or graphic and narrative are attachments, with no sworn or notarized step stated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Major Variance Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property, applicant, and owner details, identify the zoning section, and sign and date the certification.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Prepare a narrative letter and a site plan or graphic; contact the Planning Department about what the graphic should show.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Major Variance Application request?
- It requests a variance from a zoning regulation and asks for property, applicant, and owner information, along with the zoning section and details of the request.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The form lists a narrative letter and a site plan or graphic as mandatory attachments. It says to contact the Planning Department to determine what the site plan or graphic should show.
- Do I need a notary for the Major Variance Application?
- No. The application requires signatures and dates, but no notarization. Its listed attachments are a site plan or graphic and a narrative; it states no sworn or notarized step.
- How do I submit the Major Variance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.