Cartersville, GA · Bartow County
Zoning Variance Application
The City of Cartersville Zoning Variance Application asks property owners or applicants to request relief from zoning requirements and provide supporting information for Board of Zoning Appeals review.
- 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 application to ask the Cartersville Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance from specified zoning ordinance provisions. The form collects property, applicant, and request details and includes conditions verification, public notice information, and an adjacent property owner list. Submit the completed application with required supporting documents by the filing deadline; the instructions specify a boundary survey or plat, a justification letter, and applicable filing fees.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a zoning variance from the City of Cartersville must complete the application and provide the supporting materials required by the city.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes notary blocks for the titleholder and applicant signatures, with a notary public and commission-expiration line; the applicable signer signs in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the City of Cartersville Zoning Variance Application and review its filing instructions and deadline.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the applicable applicant and property sections, conditions verification, and required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable signature block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign in the notary’s presence during the online session and complete the notarial process.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required documents to the Cartersville Planning & Development Department by the filing deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cartersville. 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 Cartersville variance application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. The applicable signer must sign in the notary’s presence during the online session.
- Do I need to notarize the variance application?
- The application includes notary blocks for the titleholder and applicant signatures. Review which signatures apply to your petition and complete the relevant notarization.
- What supporting documents go with the application?
- The instructions list a boundary survey or plat with a metes and bounds description, a completed Conditions Verification form, and a justification letter. Other requirements include applicable fees and public notice materials.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Ask the city whether it will accept your notarized application; confirm with the city if unsure.
Zoning Variance Application in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.