Desert Hot Springs, CA · Riverside County
Variance Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning variance from Desert Hot Springs and provide project details for Planning Commission review.
What this form is
The application requests a variance from the City’s Zoning Ordinance and is reviewed at a public hearing by the Planning Commission. It asks for applicant and property information, the requested variance, supporting answers about the property and hardship, and project details. The submittal requirements call for a filing fee and numerous plans, reports, maps, photographs, and other materials; incomplete submittals will not be accepted.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a zoning variance for a property in Desert Hot Springs should complete this application and provide the required supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit the application and required materials to the Community Development Department. The form calls for 10 complete sets of preliminary drawings and lists a filing fee, but does not state its amount.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the applicant and property owner, if applicable, without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property details, describe the requested variance, and answer the supporting-data questions.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the listed fee and required materials, including plans, reports, maps, and photographs.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Community Development Department.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Desert Hot Springs Variance Application for?
- It requests a variance from the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission reviews and approves variance applications at a public hearing.
- What materials are required with a variance application?
- The submittal requirements list a filing fee, an environmental information form unless exempt or previously assessed, a notification package, a title report, plans, photographs, and other project materials.
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant and, if applicable, the property owner to sign and date it; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Variance Application?
- Submit the application and required materials to the Community Development Department. The form calls for 10 complete sets of preliminary drawings and lists a filing fee.
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