Clarkston, GA · DeKalb County
Administrative Variance Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request an administrative variance from specified zoning requirements in Clarkston.
What this form is
The application requests an administrative variance for certain listed requirements, including setbacks, building height, fenestration, and landscape or sidewalk zones. It asks for applicant and owner details, the property address, the variance requested, and circumstances supporting the request. Include a scale plat with the listed property and site information; the form states a $150 non-refundable fee is payable when the application is completed.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking an administrative variance from one of the requirements listed on the form should complete it and provide the requested property information.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required scale plat to the Planning & Development Department, 1055 Rowland Street, Clarkston, GA 30021. The form lists a $150 non-refundable fee payable when the application is completed.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach the required scale plat, and the form does not identify any sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Administrative Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and owner details, the property address, the variance requested, and the circumstances supporting the request.
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Gather The Required Plat
Attach a scale plat with the property and site details listed on the form.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and plat to the Planning & Development Department at 1055 Rowland Street, Clarkston, GA 30021; the form lists a $150 non-refundable fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Clarkston Administrative Variance Application request?
- It requests an administrative variance from specified requirements, such as setbacks, building height, fenestration, or landscape and sidewalk zones, and asks for property details and supporting circumstances.
- What should I include with the application?
- Attach a scale plat showing the property lines and dimensions, relevant site features and improvements, a north arrow, and the land lot and district, as listed on the form.
- Do I need a notary for the Administrative Variance Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; attach the required scale plat, and the form does not identify any sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Administrative Variance Application?
- Submit the completed application and required scale plat to the Planning & Development Department at 1055 Rowland Street, Clarkston, GA 30021. The form states a $150 non-refundable fee is payable when completed.
Need something notarized?
This Administrative Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Clarkston form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.