Bridgeport, CT · Fairfield County
Zoning Board of Appeals Petition
This petition asks the Bridgeport Zoning Board of Appeals to review a variance, zoning officer appeal, or another listed zoning request, and is filed by the petitioner or an authorized agent.
- 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
Use this form to petition the Bridgeport Zoning Board of Appeals about a property, including requests for a variance, an appeal from a zoning officer, or other listed matters. The petitioner must provide property and contact details, describe the proposed development and any hardship for a variance, and answer all questions in detail. The form says to follow the attached checklist and that petitions received by mail cannot be accepted; contact the Zoning Department about fees.
Who needs it
A property owner, lessee, or agent seeking Board of Appeals review for a listed zoning matter in Bridgeport should complete and file this petition.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner endorses the petition if different from the petitioner, signing the endorsement before a notary who completes the “Subscribe & Sworn to before me” jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Bridgeport Zoning Board of Appeals petition and review the form and its attached checklist.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Answer every question in detail, provide the property and petitioner information, and include separate sheets if needed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the property owner's endorsement if the owner is different from the petitioner.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs the endorsement before the commissioned online notary, who completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the attached checklist and submit the petition to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The form says petitions cannot be accepted by mail.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bridgeport. 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 get the property owner's endorsement notarized?
- The form includes a property owner's endorsement and a “Subscribe & Sworn to before me” jurat. The owner signs the endorsement before the notary, who completes the jurat.
- Do I need to notarize the petitioner's signature?
- The form's notary block follows the property owner's endorsement and says “Subscribe & Sworn to before me.” It does not identify the petitioner's signature as the one sworn before the notary.
- Can I submit this petition by mail?
- No. The form states that petitions received by mail cannot be accepted. It also directs petitioners to contact the Zoning Department about fees.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023. Arrange signing with a commissioned online notary and confirm with the town clerk if unsure.