Nampa, ID · Canyon County
Variance Checklist
This checklist outlines the documents and application materials a property owner or applicant submits to Nampa’s Planning and Zoning Department when requesting a variance.
- 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 checklist to assemble a variance application, including the Master Application, property documentation, site plan, hardship narrative, fees, and a signed and notarized Affidavit of Legal Interest. The form says applications should be submitted through the City’s Citizen Self Service portal and that incomplete applications will not be accepted. The application is referred to the Nampa City Council for consideration at a public hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking a Nampa variance should use this checklist and provide the required application materials.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Checklist
Get the Variance Checklist and review the requirements for the application and Affidavit of Legal Interest.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill out the checklist and Master Application, and gather the required property documents, site plan, hardship narrative, and fees.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the Affidavit of Legal Interest, which must be completed by the legal owner.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit in front of the commissioned online notary during the remote session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and supporting materials through Nampa’s Citizen Self Service portal.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Nampa. 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 submit a variance application in Nampa?
- The checklist says to submit applications through the City’s Citizen Self Service portal. Include the Master Application, checklist, required supporting documents, and the signed and notarized Affidavit of Legal Interest.
- Do I need to notarize the Affidavit of Legal Interest?
- Yes. The checklist calls for a signed and notarized Affidavit of Legal Interest, completed by the legal owner. The affidavit includes a jurat for the owner to sign before the notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Idaho law authorizes remote notarization by Idaho notaries under Idaho Code §51-114A and recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed in another state under §51-111. Confirm the city’s submission requirements if unsure.
- Does the checklist require a recorded warranty deed?
- It lists a recorded warranty deed, proof of option, or earnest money agreement as property documentation options. Confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure about recording requirements.