Dunwoody, GA · DeKalb County
Variance Application
The application property owners in Dunwoody file to request relief from zoning rules such as setbacks or parking, including a notarized owner affidavit.
- 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
A Variance is a relaxation of specific Zoning or Land Development Code standards (building setbacks, parking counts, and similar rules) for a particular property. The City of Dunwoody's Variance Application heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals includes a Property Owner Notarized Affidavit for each owner of record.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents in Dunwoody seeking relief from a specific zoning or land development standard.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn Property Owner Notarized Affidavit with a jurat ('sworn to and subscribed before me') repeated for each owner of record.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Variance Application from the City of Dunwoody website.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property details and variance requested.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign the Owner Affidavit
Present your ID and sign the affidavit while the notary witnesses electronically.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the completed, notarized application with the Dunwoody Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dunwoody. 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
- Do I need a notary for the Dunwoody Variance Application?
- Yes, the application includes a Property Owner Notarized Affidavit that each owner of record must sign before a notary.
- How do I notarize the owner affidavit online?
- Book a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary, bring your ID, and sign live on video with the notary witnessing.
- Who reviews the Variance Application?
- The Dunwoody Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) hears variance requests at a public hearing.
- Can an out-of-state notary notarize this affidavit?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments from notaries of other states, so remote online notarization is generally accepted; check with the city if unsure.