Buford, GA · Gwinnett County

No notary required

Application for Variance to Zoning Board of Appeals

Property owners and applicants use this application to request a variance from the City of Buford Zoning Board of Appeals.

What this form is

This application requests a variance from the City of Buford zoning requirements for a specific property. The form asks for applicant and property owner details, the property address and parcel information, the variance requested, and the reason it is needed. It must be submitted with the required attachments, including a typed legal description and a site plan with a copy of the boundary survey.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a zoning variance for property within Buford city limits use this application and provide the required supporting documents.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Include the required attachments outlined on the Variance Information form.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the applicant and property owner sign and date it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the City of Buford application for a variance to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Answer the questions about the applicant, property owner, property, requested variance, and need for the variance.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include a typed legal description and a site plan with a copy of the boundary survey.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit the application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Buford variance application ask for?
It asks for applicant and property owner information, property details, the variance requested, and the need for the variance. A typed legal description and site plan with boundary survey copy are listed as attachments.
Who uses the City of Buford variance application?
Applicants seeking a zoning variance for a property within Buford city limits use this application to request review by the City of Buford Zoning Board of Appeals.
Do I need a notary for the Buford variance application?
No. This application has signature and date lines for the applicant and property owner, but no notary block or notarized attachment is listed.
How do I submit the Buford variance application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. Include the required attachments outlined on the Variance Information form.

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This Application for Variance to Zoning Board of Appeals doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Buford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.