Do I need a notary for the variance request zoning application?

No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary. If you are not the property owner, attach the owner’s written permission; the form does not state that it must be notarized.

How do I submit the variance request zoning application?

The form lists the City Clerk at 130 S. Laurel Street, PO Box 1, Springfield, GA 31329. It does not specify a submission method; contact the listed office at (912) 754-7617.

Is a fee required for a variance request?

The form says a fee will be required if the Zoning Official or City Clerk confirms that a variance or conditional use is required for the requested use.

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Variance Request Zoning Application

Property owners and applicants use this application to request a zoning variance or conditional use and explain the reason for the request.

What this form is

The application asks for the applicant’s contact details, the property’s street address, and an explanation of why a variance or conditional use is requested. The Zoning Official or City Clerk reviews it to confirm whether a variance or conditional use is required. If it is, a public hearing process and a fee are required; non-owner applicants must attach the owner’s written permission.

Who needs it

A person requesting a zoning variance or conditional use should complete this application, and a non-owner applicant must attach the property owner’s written permission.

How to submit it

The form lists the City Clerk at 130 S. Laurel Street, PO Box 1, Springfield, GA 31329, and provides the phone number (912) 754-7617. It states that a fee is required if the Zoning Official or City Clerk confirms the request is needed.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; non-owner applicants must attach written permission from the property owner, with no notarization stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the variance request zoning application PDF.
2
Complete The Applicant Fields
Enter your contact details and the property street address, explain the request, then sign and date the application.
3
Attach Owner Permission If Needed
If you are not the property owner, attach the owner’s written permission approving the request.
4
Submit To The City Clerk
Use the City Clerk address listed on the form. Contact the office at the listed phone number for submission details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the variance request zoning application ask for?: It asks for applicant contact information, the property street address, and an explanation of why a variance or conditional use is requested. The form also includes review and hearing fields for city officials.
Do I need a notary for the variance request zoning application?: No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary. If you are not the property owner, attach the owner’s written permission; the form does not state that it must be notarized.
How do I submit the variance request zoning application?: The form lists the City Clerk at 130 S. Laurel Street, PO Box 1, Springfield, GA 31329. It does not specify a submission method; contact the listed office at (912) 754-7617.
Is a fee required for a variance request?: The form says a fee will be required if the Zoning Official or City Clerk confirms that a variance or conditional use is required for the requested use.

Need something notarized?

This Variance Request Zoning Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Springfield form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.