Hoschton, GA · Jackson County
Variance Application
This six-page application asks the City of Hoschton to consider a zoning variance and is filed by an applicant seeking a variance for a property.
- 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 specified sections of the Hoschton Zoning Ordinance and explain how the request meets the listed criteria. The property owner must sign the authorization page; if someone else applies, the owner must authorize that person. Submit the completed application with the required fee, legal description, letter of intent, and site plan, plus a boundary survey when required or available. The city reviews completeness before scheduling public consideration.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking relief from a Hoschton zoning requirement must complete and submit this application with its required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The property-owner authorization includes an oath-based notary block; the property owner personally appearing before the notary swears that the authorization information is true and correct.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Hoschton variance application and review its six pages and submission checklist.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the applicant, owner, property, and variance criteria sections, and gather the listed supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the property-owner authorization.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner appears before the notary and swears that the authorization information is true and correct.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, notarized authorization, fee, and required attachments to the City of Hoschton.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hoschton. 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 the notarized property-owner authorization?
- The property owner completes and signs the authorization, personally appearing before a notary to swear that its information is true and correct. Include the completed page with the variance application.
- Do I need the property owner's signature if I am the applicant?
- The form says the property owner must sign. If the applicant is not the owner, submit evidence of the owner's approval using the property-owner authorization.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. A commissioned online notary may be an option; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form lists an application fee, metes and bounds legal description, letter of intent, and site plan. A boundary survey may be required; include an as-built placement when the form's stated setback-variance condition applies.
Variance Application in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.