Braselton, GA · Barrow County
Stream Buffer and Setback Variance Application
Property owners and their representatives use this application to request a variance from the Town of Braselton’s stream buffer and setback protections.
What this form is
The application requests a variance from the Town of Braselton’s stream buffer protection regulations. Applicants provide property and contact details, explain the request and respond to questions about hardship, alternatives, mitigation, and water-quality impacts. The Town requires the application checklist materials, including a letter of intent and site plans, for the application to be accepted.
Who needs it
A property owner, owner’s agent, or contract purchaser seeking a stream buffer or setback variance submits this application to the Town.
How to submit it
Submit one digital PDF copy, one original, and six copies with the checklist materials to the Town of Braselton. The application states that a $400 fee covers administrative and advertising costs.
About notarization
No notary is required; the applicant and property owner sign and date their certifications, and the applicant completes and signs the conflict-of-interest certification.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Stream Buffer and Setback Variance Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in applicant and property details and respond to the variance questions.
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Gather Checklist Materials
Include the required letter, maps, plans, hardship documentation, and other checklist materials.
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Submit to the Town
Provide one digital PDF copy, one original, and six copies with the $400 fee to the Town of Braselton.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Stream Buffer and Setback Variance Application?
- A property owner, owner’s agent, or contract purchaser seeking a variance from the Town of Braselton’s stream buffer and setback protections uses the application.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The checklist calls for a letter of intent, site maps and plans, property information, hardship documentation, an alternative plan or explanation, intrusion calculations, and other listed materials.
- How do I submit the Stream Buffer and Setback Variance Application?
- Submit one digital PDF copy, one original, and six copies with the checklist materials to the Town of Braselton. The application lists a $400 fee.
- Do I need a notary for the Stream Buffer and Setback Variance Application?
- No. The applicant and property owner sign and date their certifications, and the applicant completes and signs the conflict-of-interest certification.