Lamar, CO · Prowers County
Board of Adjustment & Appeals Application
This application asks the City of Lamar Board of Adjustment & Appeals to decide a special exception, variance, interpretation, or appeal request, and is filed by the applicant with required property documentation.
- licensed online 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
The City of Lamar requires this completed, signed, and notarized application to schedule a Board of Adjustment & Appeals meeting or public hearing. Applicants must also submit proof of legal interest in the property, a list of owners within 200 feet, and any applicable approvals for new construction; supporting documents may also be included. The city says an application is not complete until all required documents are submitted and allows two to three weeks for processing.
Who needs it
Property applicants seeking a special exception, variance, zoning interpretation, or appeal from the City of Lamar Board of Adjustment & Appeals need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-affirmed notary certificate; the applicant and property owner signatures associated with the application must be completed before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Board of Adjustment & Appeals application from the City of Lamar website or Building Department.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the request, property, applicant, and ownership information, and gather the required supporting documents and any applicable new-construction approvals.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the signatures requiring the form’s notary certificate.
- 4
Sign On Video
Meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign when instructed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application and required documents to the City of Lamar Building Department by an accepted submission method.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lamar. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed 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 submit the completed application?
- Submit the application and required documents to the City of Lamar Building Department by hand delivery, mail, fax, or email. The city estimates two to three weeks for processing.
- Do I need to include proof of property interest?
- Yes. The city lists a deed, land contract, or contract to buy and sell as acceptable proof. If you are not the owner, include the owner's formal written, notarized authorization.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Colorado law, C.R.S. §24-21-514.5, authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the City of Lamar that it will accept the notarized application in your circumstances.
- What if I am unsure which documents to provide?
- The city lists required property-interest proof and, for new construction, Light & Power and Public Works approvals. Contact the Building Department or confirm with the city or town if unsure.