Fountain Valley, CA · Orange County
Area Variance Filing Form
Property owners and applicants use this form to request an area variance and describe the proposal and its potential effect on adjacent properties.
What this form is
The form records an area variance request, the property address, and why the applicant believes the variance is necessary. It asks for details about the proposed construction, adjacent property owners, and their responses. The form also requests detailed plans showing the property, proposed construction, dimensions, distances, and materials, and includes certification and signature lines.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking an area variance for a property in Fountain Valley should complete the form and provide the requested detailed plans.
How to submit it
Submit the petition and detailed plans to the City of Fountain Valley Planning Department, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. The form lists the department’s phone and fax numbers but does not state a submission method.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies contacting adjacent property owners, and the applicant and property owner sign.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Area Variance Filing Form PDF.
- 2
Complete The Request
Enter applicant and property details, explain the variance request and why it is necessary, and list adjacent property owners.
- 3
Gather Detailed Plans
Prepare the detailed plan copies requested on the form, showing the property, construction location, distances, dimensions, and materials.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign the form and submit it with the plans to the Planning Department at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Area Variance Filing Form request?
- It asks for the applicant and property information, details and reasons for the variance request, adjacent property owner information and responses, and certifications and signatures.
- What plans should accompany this form?
- The form requests detailed plans showing the subject property, proposed construction, distances from property lines and existing structures, dimensions, and materials. It specifies two copies and also mentions one set on 8½-by-11-inch paper.
- How do I submit the Area Variance Filing Form?
- The form names the City of Fountain Valley Planning Department at 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. It does not specify a submission method.
- Do I need a notary for the Area Variance Filing Form?
- No. The form has applicant and property owner signature lines but no notary block. The applicant certifies contacting adjacent property owners.