Carmel, IN · Hamilton County
Development Standards Variance Application
This application requests a Carmel development standards variance and is filed by a property owner or authorized agent seeking Board of Zoning Appeals review.
- 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
Carmel uses this application when a petitioner seeks approval to vary development standards for a property. The packet guides applicants through the submission materials, public notice, hearing, and required affidavits; its checklist says the application must be signed by the property owner or an authorized agent, notarized, and filed at least 45 days before the next scheduled public hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a Carmel development standards variance must submit the application and supporting materials for Board of Zoning Appeals review.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get Carmel’s Development Standards Variance Application packet and review its instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the application and applicable affidavit details, and gather the plans and supporting materials listed in the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the application and any required affidavits with a notary block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification, sign the required documents, and swear to the affidavit statements during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the application through Carmel’s online portal and upload required plans and documents through ProjectDox when invited.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carmel. 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 notarize the development standards variance paperwork?
- Complete the applicable application and affidavit fields, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the affidavit on a video session, and submit the completed materials through the city’s required process.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- Yes. Carmel’s checklist says the application must be notarized. The packet also includes notary jurats for the public notice sign placement affidavit and petitioner’s affidavit of notice of public hearing.
- Can I sign the affidavits with an online notary?
- Indiana authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. You can sign and take the oath during a video session; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The checklist calls for items such as a certified adjacent property owners list, site plan, building elevations, and other applicable materials. The instructions also require public notice and hearing-related documents.
Development Standards Variance Application in other Indiana cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.