Burlingame, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Fence Variance Application

Burlingame property owners use this application to explain why they are requesting a variance for a proposed fence.

What this form is

This application gives the Planning Commission information to consider when deciding whether findings can be made for a fence variance request. It asks applicants to describe exceptional property conditions, explain the need for the variance and possible hardship if denied, address effects on nearby properties and public welfare, and discuss the fence’s compatibility with the area.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking a variance for a proposed fence in Burlingame can use this application to address the Planning Commission’s findings.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

No notary block appears on this application; it requests written responses to four variance findings and identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Fence Variance Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Responses

    Answer the questions about property conditions, hardship, nearby effects, and compatibility with the area.

  3. 3

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Fence Variance Application ask for?
It asks about exceptional property conditions, the need for the variance and possible hardship, effects on nearby properties and public welfare, and compatibility with the area.
Who uses this application?
Property owners seeking a variance for a proposed fence in Burlingame can use it to provide information for the Planning Commission’s review.
Do I need a notary for the Fence Variance Application?
No. The application has no notary block and identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Fence Variance Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Fence Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Burlingame form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.