What does the Coweta County Variance Application request?

It requests property and applicant details, the ordinance provision involved, and explanations supporting the variance, including hardship and property conditions.

What documents accompany a variance application?

The form lists a warranty deed, a property plat showing existing and proposed structures, a written legal description, and total encroachment feet or distance from the property line. A non-owner applicant also needs the owner’s notarized permission letter.

Do I need a notary for the Coweta County Variance Application?

No, the application itself is completed without a notary. If you are not the property owner, include a notarized permission letter from the owner.

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Variance Application

Property owners and their representatives use this application to request a zoning variance from the Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Coweta County · Coweta County, Coweta County, Georgia
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: coweta.ga.us
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

The application requests information and explanations to support a zoning variance request, including property details, the ordinance provision involved, and the reasons for the requested relief. It asks applicants to address property conditions, hardship, and the effect on the ordinance’s intent. A complete package includes a warranty deed, property plat, legal description, and encroachment information; non-owner applicants also need the owner’s notarized permission letter.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking a zoning variance, and representatives filing on an owner’s behalf, use this application and provide the listed supporting documents.

How to submit it

Submit the application and supporting documentation through the Coweta County Accela portal using the link provided on the form: https://aca-prod.accela.com/COWETA/Default.aspx.

About notarization

This application is completed without a notary; an applicant who is not the property owner must include a notarized permission letter from the owner.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Coweta County Variance Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the requested variance, and answer the questions about conditions, hardship, and ordinance purpose.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include the warranty deed, property plat, written legal description, and encroachment information; non-owner applicants also need a notarized owner permission letter.
4
Submit Through Accela
Submit the application and supporting documentation through the Coweta County Accela portal linked on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Coweta County Variance Application request?: It requests property and applicant details, the ordinance provision involved, and explanations supporting the variance, including hardship and property conditions.
What documents accompany a variance application?: The form lists a warranty deed, a property plat showing existing and proposed structures, a written legal description, and total encroachment feet or distance from the property line. A non-owner applicant also needs the owner’s notarized permission letter.
Do I need a notary for the Coweta County Variance Application?: No, the application itself is completed without a notary. If you are not the property owner, include a notarized permission letter from the owner.
How do I submit the Coweta County Variance Application?: Submit the application and supporting documentation through the Coweta County Accela portal using the link provided on the form.

Need something notarized?

This Variance Application doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Coweta County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.