Hobart, IN · Lake County
Board of Zoning Appeals Application
This application and checklist are for property owners or authorized petitioners seeking a Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals decision on a development standards variance, use variance, or conditional use.
- 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 collects petitioner, owner, property, zoning, and petition details, while the checklist explains filing deadlines, fees, notice, and hearing steps. Hobart requires a completed notarized application and supporting materials, including a legal description or survey and a scaled site plan, before processing a petition. Applicants may also need to provide a power of attorney, arrange required notices, and appear at hearings.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized petitioner seeking a Hobart zoning variance or conditional use must complete this application and provide the listed supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a petitioner authorization certification with a Notary Public block; the petitioner named in the certification signs 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 Petition
Fill in petitioner, owner, property, zoning, and petition details, and prepare the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the petitioner authorization certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification during the online notarization session and complete the notary process.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application, supporting materials, and required fees to the City of Hobart Planning Department by the filing deadline.
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 file this application with Hobart?
- Complete and notarize the application, gather the legal description or survey and scaled site plan, and follow the checklist for fees, notices, and hearing materials. Submit it to the City of Hobart Planning Department.
- Do I need to appear before the Board of Zoning Appeals?
- Yes. The checklist says the petitioner must appear before the Board of Zoning Appeals. Conditional use petitions also require an appearance before the Plan Commission; use variance petitions require an appearance before the City Council.
- Can I notarize the petitioner certification online?
- Indiana authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations through a remote notary public endorsement. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the checklist request?
- The checklist calls for a complete legal description or plat of survey and a site plan drawn to scale. A deed may also be required, and a power of attorney is required if the petitioner is not the legal owner.