Tifton, GA · Tift County
Variance Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request relief from specific dimensional standards of Tifton’s Land Development Code.
What this form is
The application requests a variance from specific dimensional standards of the Land Development Code; use variances are prohibited. Applicants describe the property and requested relief, explain how the request meets the listed variance conditions, acknowledge the code requirements, and sign. The Director reviews the application, which is scheduled for a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking relief from a specific dimensional standard of Tifton’s Land Development Code should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Department of Community Development at 204 N. Ridge Ave., Tifton, GA 31794, or email [email protected]. The form includes a fee-paid field but does not state a fee amount.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; if the applicant is not the property owner, attach a notarized owner authorization form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Tifton Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the requested variance, answer each justification question, acknowledge the requirements, and sign and date.
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Gather Required Attachments
If the applicant is not the property owner, attach a notarized owner authorization form. Attach additional sheets if needed for responses.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Department of Community Development at 204 N. Ridge Ave., Tifton, GA 31794, or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Tifton Variance Application request?
- It requests relief from specific dimensional standards of the Land Development Code due to unique physical hardships. Use variances are prohibited.
- Who should file the variance application?
- A property owner or applicant seeking relief from specific dimensional standards may complete it. If the applicant is not the property owner, a notarized owner authorization form must be attached.
- Do I need a notary for the Tifton Variance Application?
- No. The application itself is signed without a notary. If the applicant is not the property owner, attach a notarized owner authorization form.
- How do I submit the Tifton variance application?
- Submit it to the Department of Community Development at 204 N. Ridge Ave., Tifton, GA 31794, or email [email protected].
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