Tybee Island, GA · Chatham County
Variance Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a variance from the Tybee Island Land Development Code for a property or proposed land development activity.
What this form is
The application requests property, applicant, owner, zoning, and proposed-use details, and asks the applicant to explain the requested variance and how it meets listed criteria. The city states that incomplete applications will not be processed and complete applications are placed on upcoming Planning Commission and City Council agendas. The listed fee is $250 for residential applications and $750 for non-residential or commercial applications.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a variance from the Tybee Island Land Development Code uses this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not state that any attachment or related step must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Tybee Island Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, applicant, owner, zoning, and proposed-use information, then answer the variance questions.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Provide applicable materials requested by staff, such as site plans, a survey or filed plat, and a letter of authorization if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Tybee Island Variance Application ask for?
- It asks for property and applicant information, current and proposed uses, the requested variance, responses to listed criteria, and a signed certification.
- Who uses the Tybee Island Variance Application?
- A property owner or applicant seeking a variance from the Tybee Island Land Development Code can complete the application and provide the requested supporting information.
- Do I need a notary for the Tybee Island Variance Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, but does not require a notary or state that attachments must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Tybee Island Variance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Tybee Island form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.