Weed, CA · Siskiyou County
Variance Application
The Variance Application requests an adjustment to City zoning standards and is submitted to the Planning Department by a qualified professional on behalf of a property owner seeking a variance.
- 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
Use this application to ask the City to adjust zoning standards when special property circumstances mean strict application of the rules may prevent the owner from using the property as intended. The application must be prepared by a registered civil engineer, licensed land surveyor, licensed architect, or professional planner, and submitted to the Planning Department. It requires information about the property and requested variance, supporting maps and plans, and the property owner's notarized signature.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a zoning variance needs this application, prepared by a registered civil engineer, licensed land surveyor, licensed architect, or professional planner.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner signs the application’s owner-signature line and must have that signature notarized; the provided form text does not specify a jurat or acknowledgment block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Weed Variance Application and review its instructions and requirements.
- 2
Complete the Application
Have a listed professional prepare and submit the application; assemble the requested property details, maps, plans, and grant deed copy.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a notarization for the property owner's signature with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs the application in front of the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and supporting materials to the City of Weed Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Weed. 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 get the property owner's signature notarized?
- The property owner must sign the application and have the signature notarized. Rush Notary can connect you with a commissioned online notary; check the form and city submission instructions before booking.
- Do I need to have the application prepared by a professional?
- Yes. The instructions say the application must be prepared and submitted by a registered civil engineer, licensed land surveyor, licensed architect, or professional planner.
- Can I complete this notarization online in California?
- Notaries in California cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology (or 2030); California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b).
- What supporting materials does the application request?
- The instructions request property information, a grant deed copy, photographs, a location map, a plot plan drawn to scale, and a 300-foot radius map. Confirm with the city if unsure.
Variance Application in other California cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.