Norcross, GA · Gwinnett County
Application for a Variance
This application requests a property variance from the Norcross Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals and is filed by the property owner or applicant with property and request details.
- 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 ask the Norcross Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance. It collects owner, applicant, and property information, describes the requested variance and requested board action, and asks about prior appearances before city boards. The application lists required attachments, including a scaled site plan, legal description, vicinity map, and narrative. It also includes an ownership affidavit and designation of agent that requires a notary acknowledgment.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a variance from the Norcross Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals should complete and submit this application with its required attachments.
Why it needs a notary
The ownership affidavit has acknowledgment blocks for individuals, corporations or LLCs, partnerships, and government entities; the applicable owner or authorized signer signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the variance application and review its fields, notary acknowledgment, and attachment list.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide owner, applicant, and property details, describe the requested variance, and prepare the listed attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicable ownership affidavit acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the applicable acknowledgment while connected by video.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the city, following its deadlines and meeting schedule.
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 submit a Norcross variance application?
- Complete the application, include the listed attachments, and submit it to the city. The form directs applicants to the Community Development website calendar for conference deadlines, submission deadlines, and meeting dates.
- Do I need to notarize the variance application?
- The application includes an ownership affidavit with a notary acknowledgment section. The applicable owner or authorized signer completes that acknowledgment before a notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Confirm with the city that it will accept your notarized affidavit.
- What attachments does the application list?
- The form lists a scaled site plan showing the variance area, a legal description, a vicinity map, and a narrative explaining the reason for the requested variance.
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