Hobart, IN · Lake County
Board of Zoning Appeals Application
This application and checklist let a petitioner ask the City of Hobart Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals to consider a zoning variance or conditional use 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 packet to apply for a variance from development standards, a variance of use, or a conditional use. Hobart requires the completed application and notarized petitioner signature for its BZA filing process; the packet also requests property details and findings of fact. The checklist explains additional filing steps, including submitting a legal description or survey, preparing a site plan, notifying neighbors, placing a public notice sign, and appearing at required hearings.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized petitioner seeking a zoning variance or conditional use from the City of Hobart Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals needs this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a Notary Public block with commission-expiration and county fields; the petitioner signs the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Board of Zoning Appeals application and checklist from the City of Hobart.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the petitioner, owner, and property information and provide the requested petition details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the petitioner’s application signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notarization session and complete the notary process.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the checklist and submit the completed packet and supporting materials to the City of Hobart.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hobart. 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 Hobart’s Board of Zoning Appeals application?
- Complete the application, have the petitioner’s signature notarized, and follow the checklist’s filing steps. The city assigns a petition number before petition packets are mailed to board members.
- Do I need a notary for this zoning application?
- Yes. Hobart’s checklist says the application must be completed and the petitioner’s signature notarized. Sign the application before a notary.
- Can I sign the application with a commissioned online notary?
- Indiana permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Complete the notarization before submitting the application; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What else does the BZA checklist require?
- The checklist calls for a legal description or survey and a site plan, and describes notice, mailing, sign, and hearing steps. A power of attorney letter is required when the petitioner is not the owner.