La Habra, CA · Orange County
Application for Zone Variance
This application requests a zone variance and collects property, owner, and proposal details from owners seeking approval for work that does not comply with the zoning code.
- 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
The application asks property owners to identify the subject property, describe the proposed work, and explain how the request meets the listed variance findings. The owner affidavit states that the information is true and that construction will proceed within one year if the variance is granted. Submit it to the City of La Habra Planning Department when requesting a zone variance.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a zone variance for proposed work that does not comply with the zoning code should complete this application and provide the requested findings.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner affidavit contains a jurat; each property owner signing the sworn statement must sign before the notary and swear or affirm its truth.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of La Habra Application for Zone Variance.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Provide owner, contact, property, and proposal details, and answer the required findings.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the property owner affidavit and check the city's acceptance requirements.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear or affirm the owner affidavit before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application and any attached explanations to the City of La Habra Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from La Habra. 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 complete the owner affidavit?
- Fill in the application and property details, review the affidavit, then sign the sworn statement before a notary. Submit the completed application and any attached explanations to the Planning Department.
- Do I need to have the property owner affidavit notarized?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the owner subscribed and swore or affirmed the statement before a notary. The property owner or owners signing the affidavit must appear before the notary.
- Can I use an 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. Ask the city about what it accepts.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests owner and contact details, the property's address and legal description, present use and zoning, a description of the proposed work, and explanations addressing the required findings.
- Where should I submit the completed application?
- The form identifies the City of La Habra Planning Department as the application contact. For submission details or questions about the city's requirements, confirm with the city if unsure.