Waynesboro, GA · Burke County
Petition for Variance
Property owners or applicants use this petition to request a variance from the City of Waynesboro and explain the circumstances supporting their request.
What this form is
The City of Waynesboro Planning and Development Department’s Petition for Variance records applicant and owner contact details, the property’s legal description, the requested variance, and the circumstances behind the request. The applicant can attach a scale drawing, information about easements, and deed restrictions that may limit property use or development. The form includes spaces for city staff to record the application fee, hearing dates, recommendation, and decision.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a variance for property in Waynesboro should complete this petition and provide the property and request information it asks for.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details and any filing instructions.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists supporting attachments, but does not say that any attachment must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Petition for Variance PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter applicant and owner details, the property’s legal description, the requested variance, and the circumstances supporting the request.
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Gather Listed Attachments
Include a scale property drawing, information about any easements, and copies of deed restrictions that may limit use or development.
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Submit To The City
Submit the petition to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details and filing instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Petition for Variance request?
- It asks for applicant and, if different, owner contact details; the property’s legal description; the requested variance; and the circumstances surrounding the need for it.
- What attachments does the petition list?
- The form lists a scale drawing showing the property’s shape, location, and dimensions; any easements in effect; and copies of deed restrictions that may limit property use or development.
- Do I need a notary for the Petition for Variance?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary. It lists supporting attachments but does not say that any attachment must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Petition for Variance?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details and filing instructions. The form names the Planning and Development Department.
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