Marion, IN · Grant County
Development Standards Variance Application
This application requests a variance from development standards in Marion’s Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance and is filed by the applicant for the property where the variance is requested.
- 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
The application asks the Marion Advisory Plan Commission to consider a development standards variance and includes property information, a statement of the request, and findings of fact for the Board of Zoning Appeals. Applicants must attach the property’s legal description and attend the public hearing. The form also includes a sworn statement about the information provided and a certification signed by the property owner and applicant.
Who needs it
A person seeking a development standards variance for a Marion property must submit this application and provide the requested property details and legal description.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a state jurat stating the information was subscribed and sworn to the notary; the person making that statement signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the City of Marion Development Standards Variance Application.
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Fill Out the Form
Provide applicant, property owner, and property information, describe the variance request, and attach the legal description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary to notarize the application’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement during your online notary video appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and attached legal description to the City of Marion, and attend the required public hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Marion. 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 this variance application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during your video appointment and submit the application and required legal description to the city.
- Do I need to attach a legal description?
- Yes. The application states that the property’s legal description must be attached.
- Who must sign the application?
- The form includes a sworn statement and a certification with signature lines for the property owner and applicant. Confirm with the city or town if unsure who should complete the sworn statement.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Indiana authorizes remote online notarization by a notary public with a remote notary public endorsement. Indiana law also recognizes notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state.
- Do I have to attend the public hearing?
- Yes. The application says attendance at the public hearing is required.
Development Standards Variance Application in other Indiana cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.