Newnan, GA · Coweta County
Sign Variance Application
This five-page application requests a variance from Newnan’s sign regulations and is filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals by a property owner or an authorized applicant.
- 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 request relief from Newnan’s sign regulations for a specific property. It asks for the requested variance, property and hardship information, and supporting materials, including a plat, plans or drawings, a legal description, nearby property-owner information, and the applicable fee. The form states that applications must be complete and submitted at least 45 days before a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting.
Who needs it
A property owner, or someone with a possessory or contract interest and the owner’s consent, may file a sign variance application with the Board.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner signs Attachment A before the notary; its “Personally appeared before me” block includes a Notary Public signature and date.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Newnan’s sign variance application and review the application and property owner authorization pages.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property and applicant details, explain the requested variance, and gather the supporting materials listed by the city.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the property owner authorization.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs Attachment A during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required materials to the city by its stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newnan. 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 property owner authorization notarized?
- Complete the application and property details, then have the property owner sign Attachment A during a video session with a commissioned online notary. Check the city’s filing instructions for submission requirements.
- Do I need to notarize the sign variance application?
- The property owner authorization includes a “Personally appeared before me” statement and a Notary Public block. The form does not show that the full application must be notarized.
- Can I use an online notary for this Newnan 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 about accepting a remotely notarized authorization; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the application request?
- The form lists a property plat, plans or drawings, the applicable fee, a legal description, and names and addresses of property owners within 250 feet. It says these materials must also be furnished in digital PDF format.
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