West Covina, CA · Los Angeles County
Variance Application
This 18-page application packet is for property owners or applicants seeking a variance in West Covina; it requires notarized owner permission before the Planning Division will accept the application.
- California-licensed 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
West Covina’s Planning Division uses this packet to review requests for a variance, including project details, environmental information, required findings, and supporting plans. The application instructions say the legal owner’s permission must be notarized, and the packet checklist also calls for a notarized property owners list certification. Submit the completed materials, plans, required fee, and other listed items to the Planning Division for processing.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants requesting a West Covina variance need this packet, including notarized owner permission and the supporting materials listed in the application instructions.
Why it needs a notary
The Owner’s Permission section requires notarization; each legal property owner granting permission must sign before a notary, using the applicable acknowledgment or jurat certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download West Covina’s variance application packet and review the instructions and submittal checklist.
- 2
Fill Out The Packet
Complete the application and owner information, and prepare the supporting materials and plans listed by the Planning Division.
- 3
Book A Notary
Arrange notarization for the Owner’s Permission and property owners list certification as required.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The property owner signs the Owner’s Permission before a notary and completes the applicable notarial certificate.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed packet, required plans, fee, and supporting materials to West Covina’s Planning Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Covina. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California 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 get the Owner’s Permission notarized?
- Complete the owner information, then sign the Owner’s Permission before a notary. The city says it will not accept the variance application without notarized owner permission.
- Do I need to notarize the entire variance application?
- The packet specifically requires notarized Owner’s Permission and a notarized certification of the property owners list. Check the instructions and confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b); ask the city whether it will accept your notarized document.
- What else must I submit with the variance application?
- The checklist includes plans, a digital copy of plans on a flash drive, occupant permission to enter and investigate, a deposit agreement, an environmental information form, a property owners list, and variance findings.
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