Do I need a notary for the Minor Deviation Application?

No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block or notarized attachment; the owner or applicant and agent simply sign and date it.

What materials does the checklist require?

The checklist calls for the application form, a $108 application fee, an Assessor’s Parcel map, and three plot plan prints. It also asks for a PDF of the plot plan by email.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and property owner details, the project address or legal description, parcel number, existing site use, zoning information, and the zoning standard the applicant wishes to deviate from.

Exeter, CA · Tulare County

No notary required

Minor Deviation Application Checklist

Exeter property owners and applicants use this application and checklist to request a minor deviation from district zoning regulations.

What this form is

This packet combines Exeter’s Minor Deviation Application with a checklist of materials needed for a complete submission. It asks for applicant and property details, existing site use, zoning information, and the zoning standard the applicant wants to deviate from. Applicants must also provide the listed fee, an Assessor’s Parcel map, and three plot plan prints; the checklist explains what those plans should show.

Who needs it

Property owners or their agents seeking a minor deviation from Exeter district regulations should complete this application and provide the listed materials.

How to submit it

Mail a check payable to City of Exeter and a copy of the completed application to the Planning Department at PO Box 237, Exeter, CA 93221. Email the plot plan PDF to the addresses listed on the form.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it requests no notarized or sworn attachment, so the owner or applicant and agent simply sign and date it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Minor Deviation Application Checklist and application packet.
2
Complete The Application
Type or print clearly in ink, provide the requested applicant and property details, and sign and date the form.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the application fee, Assessor’s Parcel map, and three plot plan prints; email a PDF of the plot plan to the listed addresses.
4
Submit To The City
Mail a copy of the application and a check payable to City of Exeter to the Planning Department at PO Box 237, Exeter, CA 93221.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Minor Deviation Application?: No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block or notarized attachment; the owner or applicant and agent simply sign and date it.
How do I submit the Minor Deviation Application?: Mail a check payable to City of Exeter and a copy of the completed application to the Planning Department at PO Box 237, Exeter, CA 93221. Email the plot plan PDF to the addresses listed on the form.
What materials does the checklist require?: The checklist calls for the application form, a $108 application fee, an Assessor’s Parcel map, and three plot plan prints. It also asks for a PDF of the plot plan by email.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and property owner details, the project address or legal description, parcel number, existing site use, zoning information, and the zoning standard the applicant wishes to deviate from.

Need something notarized?

This Minor Deviation Application Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Exeter form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.