What does the Community Tree Management Variance Application request?

It requests a variance from the terms and literal enforcement of the Development Regulations and collects property details, requested variances, and responses to the variance findings.

Who can file this variance application?

The application must be filed by someone with at least 51 percent interest in the property's ownership or an accepted contract to purchase. The owner may authorize an agent.

Do I need a notary for the Community Tree Management Variance Application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Community Tree Management Variance Application?

Submit it and the listed materials to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department at 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601. The fee is $225 per requested variance.

Athens, GA · Clarke County

No notary required

Community Tree Management Variance Application

Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a variance from Athens-Clarke County tree management requirements.

What this form is

Use this application to request a variance from the terms and literal enforcement of the Development Regulations for a property. It asks for property and ownership details, the requested variances, and written responses explaining the claimed hardship and how the variance meets the listed findings. The application lists a fee of $225 per requested variance and specifies materials and copy counts for submission.

Who needs it

A property owner with at least 51 percent ownership interest, or an accepted contract to purchase, must file; an owner may authorize an agent.

How to submit it

Submit the materials to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601. The form lists a fee of $225 per requested variance, payable by cash, card, or check to ACC.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Community Tree Management Variance Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the property and applicant information, list requested variances, and answer the variance findings.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the listed copies, tree management and mitigation plans, legal description, digital PDF versions, and application fee.
4
Submit To The Planning Department
Submit the application and materials to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department at 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Community Tree Management Variance Application request?: It requests a variance from the terms and literal enforcement of the Development Regulations and collects property details, requested variances, and responses to the variance findings.
Who can file this variance application?: The application must be filed by someone with at least 51 percent interest in the property's ownership or an accepted contract to purchase. The owner may authorize an agent.
Do I need a notary for the Community Tree Management Variance Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Community Tree Management Variance Application?: Submit it and the listed materials to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department at 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601. The fee is $225 per requested variance.

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