Chino Hills, CA · San Bernardino County
Major Variance Application
Property owners or their legal agents use this application to request a major variance from a Chino Hills development standard.
What this form is
The city requires this application when requesting a major variance from a development standard; it does not apply to land uses. Applicants provide contact and property details, describe the project and requested variance, and explain how the request meets six required findings. The packet also includes information, a submittal checklist, plot plan requirements, and Planning Commission communication policies.
Who needs it
A property owner or legal agent seeking a major variance from a Chino Hills development standard must complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form names the Community Development Department.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; its checklist says the related power of attorney must be notarized and include all owners’ names.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Major Variance Application PDF and review its application information and submittal checklist.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property details, describe the project and requested variance, and provide justification for all six findings.
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Gather Required Materials
Use the checklist to gather the required forms, plans, maps, copies, and other listed materials.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed packet to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Major Variance Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary, but its checklist says a related power of attorney must be notarized and include all owners’ names.
- How do I submit the Major Variance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form names the Community Development Department.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, a project description, the type of variance, and specific justification for six required findings.
- What materials does the submittal checklist require?
- The checklist includes the completed application, deposit, related forms, deeds, findings, plot plans, maps, property-owner materials, and other listed items.
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