Hobart, IN · Lake County
Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals Application
This application asks the City of Hobart Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals to consider a zoning petition and is filed by a petitioner seeking 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 identifies the petitioner, property, zoning district, current use, and requested relief, and includes conditional-use findings for the petitioner to address. Hobart requires a completed notarized application as part of the BZA filing process, along with property and site information. The checklist also describes fees, deadlines, notice and publication steps, and appearances before the Board and, for some petitions, the Plan Commission or City Council.
Who needs it
A petitioner seeking a development standards variance, use variance, or conditional use from the City of Hobart Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notary block with fields for the notary public, commission expiration, county, and state; the petitioner signs the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Hobart Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals application and checklist.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter petitioner, owner, property, zoning, and petition details; gather the listed property description and site plan.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the petitioner certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the application during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application and required materials and follow the city’s filing, notice, and hearing instructions.
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 the zoning appeals application?
- Complete and notarize the application, then submit it with the required property description or survey and site plan. Follow the checklist for fees, mailing, publication, adjacent-owner notices, and hearing appearances.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. Hobart’s BZA filing checklist calls for a completed notarized application. The form includes a petitioner certification and a notary block.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Indiana law provides for remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. Indiana’s remote notary public endorsement took effect July 1, 2020, under IC 33-42-17; IC 33-42-9-8 recognizes certain notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state.
- What else does the BZA filing checklist require?
- The checklist lists a complete legal description or plat of survey, a scaled site plan, fees, mailing to BZA members, publication proof, adjacent-owner notice, and a sign at the property. A power of attorney is required if the petitioner is not the legal owner.
- When is the application due?
- The checklist says required information must be provided before noon on the Tuesday following the regularly scheduled BZA meeting. It also describes an increased fee for late submissions; confirm with the city or town if unsure.