Willits, CA · Mendocino County
Variance Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request relief from physical zoning requirements for a project on a Willits property.
What this form is
The application requests a variance from physical zoning requirements, such as height, setbacks, or lot coverage, when special property conditions make those requirements unreasonable. Applicants submit it before the City begins formal review, with a project description, filing fee, vicinity map, site plan, and statement explaining why the variance is justified. The Planning Commission reviews the request and decides whether to approve, deny, or continue it.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking relief from physical zoning requirements for a property in Willits needs to submit this application for City review.
How to submit it
Submit two copies of the application, the filing fee, two copies of a vicinity map, and two copies of a site plan to the Community Development Department, 111 E. Commercial Street, Willits, CA 95490.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests no notarized attachment, and the issued variance and conditions must be signed and filed with the City.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Willits Variance Application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and property details, describe the project, explain the reason for the variance, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the filing fee, two copies of a vicinity map, two copies of a site plan, and the statement of justification.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application materials to the Community Development Department at 111 E. Commercial Street, Willits, CA 95490.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Application?
- No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it, but does not request a notarized attachment. The issued variance and conditions must be signed and filed with the City.
- What materials must I include with the application?
- Submit two copies of the application, a filing fee, two copies of a vicinity map, and two copies of a site plan. Include the project description and statement of justification requested by the form.
- How do I submit the Variance Application?
- Submit the application materials to the Community Development Department at 111 E. Commercial Street, Willits, CA 95490.