Coeur d'Alene, ID · Kootenai County
Variance Application
This application asks the Coeur d'Alene Planning Commission to consider a zoning variance and is filed by a property owner or authorized applicant seeking relief from a zoning requirement.
- 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 four-page application to request a variance from zoning requirements affecting matters such as lot size, setbacks, parking, building height, or structure placement. The applicant must explain the project, site-related hardship, public interest, and consistency with the comprehensive plan, and provide the required title reports, mailing materials, drawings, fees, and other submittals. Submit the complete application to the Planning Department by the stated deadlines; the form also requires a posted hearing notice and an affidavit with a photo.
Who needs it
A property owner, contract purchaser, lessee, or authorized agent seeking a Coeur d'Alene zoning variance must submit this application and the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn certification before a notary public completing the State of Idaho jurat; owners of record sign the separate consent certification.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Coeur d'Alene variance application and review its required submittals and filing deadlines.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in owner, applicant, and site details; prepare the justification and gather the listed supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant's sworn certification before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant certification during the online notary session and follow the notary's instructions.
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Submit to the City
Send the complete application, required documents, and fees to the Planning Department by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Coeur d'Alene. 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 Coeur d'Alene?
- Complete the application, gather the required fees and supporting items, and submit the form and materials to the Planning Department by the deadlines stated on the application.
- Do I need to sign the variance application in front of a notary?
- The applicant certification is sworn and includes a State of Idaho jurat for a notary public. The form also asks each owner of record to sign a consent certification.
- Can I notarize the applicant certification online?
- Idaho law authorizes remote notarization for Idaho notaries registered for electronic or remote authorization. A commissioned online notary can explain whether your document and signing circumstances are suitable.
- What supporting materials does the application require?
- The form lists title reports, mailing labels and an owner list, a tax map, drawings, fees, and other items. It also requires a posted hearing notice and an affidavit with a photo.
- Where do I record this application?
- The form directs applicants to submit it to the Planning Department, not to a county recorder. For any separate recording question, confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.