Brookhaven, GA · DeKalb County
Variance Application Packet
Brookhaven property owners and applicants use this notarized packet to request relief from zoning, development, or sign requirements and submit supporting information for city review.
- 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
The packet guides applicants seeking to modify or waive requirements such as setbacks, buffers, parking, or sign rules. It includes the application, notarized owner certification, and checklists for supporting materials such as a letter of intent and site plan; additional requirements apply to stream buffer, specimen tree, and sign variances. Applications must be submitted through the Project Portal, and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants requesting a Brookhaven variance from zoning, development, or sign requirements must complete the packet and provide the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The application and property owner certification carry sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat blocks; the applicant and each signing property owner must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Brookhaven Variance Application Packet and review the checklist and requirements for your variance type.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the application and owner certification, and gather the required supporting materials listed in the packet.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization session for the applicant and property owners who need to sign the jurat sections.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before a commissioned online notary by video and sign the required sections as directed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed packet and supporting materials through Brookhaven’s Project Portal.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brookhaven. 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 submit the Brookhaven variance application?
- Complete the packet and required supporting materials, then submit the application through the City’s Project Portal. The checklist says incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Do I need to notarize the variance application?
- Yes. The checklist calls for a completed, notarized application and a notarized property owner certification. The applicant and each property owner signing a certification must appear before a notary.
- Can I sign the jurat online?
- Rush Notary can arrange a session with a commissioned online notary. Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). Ask the City about acceptance of this sworn jurat if unsure.
- What supporting materials may the city require?
- The checklist includes a written legal description, letter of intent, site plan, and other materials depending on the variance type. Relevant site photos are optional; a Level 2 Health Assessment is listed for specimen tree variances.
- When is the application deadline?
- The packet states that submission deadlines are the third Wednesday of every month. Check the City’s application deadlines and processing calendar for the applicable schedule, and confirm with the city if unsure.