Monroe, GA · Walton County
Environmental Variance Application
This application requests a floodplain or stream buffer variance and is filed by a property owner or applicant seeking relief from Monroe’s environmental regulations for a specific 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 floodplain or stream buffer variance for a property in Monroe. The applicant describes the site conditions, hardship, proposed use, and requested variance, then completes the affidavit and gathers the listed supporting materials. The city requires a complete application and submittals; incomplete or incorrect packages may be rejected. The checklist includes items such as a deed, tax payment proof, survey or site plans, and other materials depending on the request.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a floodplain or stream buffer variance for a property in Monroe must complete this application and provide the required supporting materials.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Download Monroe’s Environmental Variance Application and review its variance information and required-submittal checklist.
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Complete the Application
Enter the property and applicant details, explain the variance request, and gather the supporting materials that apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant affidavit; confirm online notarization acceptance with the city if unsure.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, fee, and required materials to the City of Monroe.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Monroe. 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 Environmental Variance Application?
- Describe the property, hardship, proposed use, and variance requested. Complete the applicant affidavit, attach the required supporting materials, and submit the application to the city.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The form includes an applicant affidavit with a “sworn to and subscribed before” jurat, which the applicant signs before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- 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 whether this jurat may be completed online.
- What materials should I submit with the application?
- The checklist may call for a deed, proof of paid property taxes, a survey or site map, plans, hardship documentation, and other information required by the Code Enforcement Officer.