Monroe, GA · Walton County
Special Exception Variance Application
This application requests a special exception or zoning variance from the City of Monroe and is filed by the property owner or an applicant seeking approval 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 special exception or variance from Monroe’s Zoning Ordinance, identifying the property, requested relief, and circumstances such as physical hardship that prevent compliance. The application asks for supporting materials, including a survey plat and site plan, and may require design review approval in certain districts. The city may place a public notice sign on the property before a public hearing; applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application and required materials.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a special exception or variance from Monroe’s Zoning Ordinance should complete this application and submit the required materials.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get Monroe’s Special Exception Variance Application and review its questions and required submittal checklist.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter the property and applicant details, explain the requested variance and hardship, and gather the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the applicable affidavit and owner authorization during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application, notarized section, fee, and required supporting 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 get the variance application notarized?
- Complete the form, then book an online session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement as directed during the video session and submit the completed application and required materials to the city.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- The form includes a notary block stating that the document was sworn to and subscribed before a notary. Sign the applicable affidavit and owner authorization as directed.
- Can I use an online notary for this form in Georgia?
- 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 it accepts this notarized sworn statement.
- What materials does the application checklist require?
- The checklist includes the completed application, fee, survey plat, scaled site plan, deed, proof that property taxes are paid in full, applicable CDO or HPC approval, and other information required by the Code Enforcement Officer.