Brooks, GA · Fayette County
Variance Application
This four-page application asks property owners or applicants to request zoning relief from the Town of Brooks and explain the property conditions supporting the variance.
- 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 form to request a variance from the Town of Brooks and provide applicant, owner, and property details, along with written answers about the conditions supporting the request. A pre-application meeting with the Town Manager is required before submission, and the application fee is $100. Submit a complete application and fee at least 30 calendar days before the meeting when the variance will be considered; the applicant must attend the public hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a zoning variance from the Town of Brooks must complete the application and provide the requested property details and supporting explanations.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Brooks Variance Application and review all four pages, including both affidavit blocks.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter applicant, owner, and property information and answer the questions about the requested variance.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant and owner affidavits.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign each affidavit during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Schedule the required pre-application meeting, pay the $100 fee, and submit the complete application at least 30 calendar days before the hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brooks. 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 complete and submit the Brooks variance application?
- Complete the application, schedule the required pre-application meeting, and arrange for the applicant and owner affidavits to be notarized. Submit the complete form and $100 fee at least 30 calendar days before the hearing.
- Do I need to have the application notarized?
- Yes. The final page includes separate applicant and owner affidavits with oath language and notary signature blocks. Each person signing an affidavit should appear before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for these affidavits?
- 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); because this form uses sworn affidavits, confirm with the city if unsure.
- What must I include with the variance application?
- Provide the applicant, owner, and property information, answer the five questions about the variance request, and pay the $100 fee after the application is complete.
Other forms in Brooks
Variance Application in other Fayette County cities
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