Norcross, GA · Gwinnett County
Stream Buffer Variance Application
This application requests a variance from Norcross’s stream buffer ordinance and is filed by a property owner or authorized applicant seeking approval for proposed activity in a stream buffer.
- 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 four-page application to describe the property, requested variance, efforts to avoid or minimize buffer impacts, and applicable eligibility conditions. The city requires supporting materials such as site maps, plans, impact calculations, and mitigation information; the form specifies two full-size color copies, one 11x17 copy, and one PDF-format CD. Applicant and property owner certifications are included, and both have notary signature blocks.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a Norcross stream buffer variance must complete the application and provide the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate notary signature blocks for the applicant and property owner; each person signs their certification before a notary and the notary signs and seals it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Norcross Stream Buffer Variance Application and review the required attachments and copy formats.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in owner, contact, property, and variance details, select applicable conditions, and gather the listed supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant and property owner certification blocks.
- 4
Sign On Video
The applicant and property owner sign their certifications during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required materials to the City of Norcross.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Norcross. 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 get the certifications notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary. The applicant and property owner sign their respective certification blocks during the session.
- Do I need to notarize both certification blocks?
- The form provides separate notary signature blocks for the applicant and property owner. Each person signing a certification should complete the applicable block with the notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this Norcross form?
- 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); confirm with the city if unsure.
- What materials accompany the application?
- The form lists supporting items including a site map, site plan, buffer-impact documentation, calculations, and mitigation information when applicable. It also specifies two full-size color copies, one 11x17 copy, and one PDF-format CD.
Other forms in Norcross
Stream Buffer Variance Application in other Gwinnett County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.