Tifton, GA · Tift County
Administrative Variance Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request an administrative variance from specific City of Tifton site design and development standards.
What this form is
The application requests an administrative variance for eligible site design and development standards, including setbacks, parking, landscaping or buffers, and signage. It asks for applicant and property details, the requested variance metrics, project justification, supporting documents, and signatures. The city requires a completed application and listed submittals; incomplete applications will not be processed.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking an administrative variance for a property in Tifton should complete this application with the property owner’s information and required supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Department of Community Development, 204 N. Ridge Ave., Tifton, GA 31794, or email [email protected]. Include the application fee established by the City of Tifton fee schedule and the listed supporting materials.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; if the applicant is not the property owner, attach a signed and notarized Property Owner Consent Form.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Administrative Variance Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in applicant, owner, property, project, variance request, and justification information.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the fee, scaled site plan or survey, and supporting documents; attach a notarized Property Owner Consent Form if required.
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Sign and Submit
Have the applicant and property owner sign and date the application, then submit it to the Department of Community Development.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Administrative Variance Application request?
- It requests a variance from certain site design and development standards, including setbacks, parking, landscaping or buffers, and signage.
- Who should complete this application?
- The applicant provides their information and, if different, the property owner's information. Both applicant and property owner signatures are requested.
- Do I need a notary for the Administrative Variance Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary. If the applicant is not the property owner, attach a signed and notarized Property Owner Consent Form.
- How do I submit the Administrative Variance Application?
- Submit it to the Department of Community Development at 204 N. Ridge Ave., Tifton, GA 31794, or email [email protected]. Include the fee and required submittals.
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