Merrillville, IN · Lake County
Variance from Development Standards Application
This application is for property owners or petitioners seeking a Merrillville Board of Zoning Appeals variance from zoning development standards such as height, bulk, or area.
- 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 application to ask the Merrillville Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance from development standards and provide property details, the requested variance, proposed use, and information about adjacent properties. The form also asks the petitioner to explain practical difficulties and address effects on public welfare and nearby property. Merrillville requires the application and findings of fact when a petitioner seeks this type of variance; the Board reviews the findings before deciding the petition.
Who needs it
A property owner or petitioner seeking a Merrillville Board of Zoning Appeals variance from development standards should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; each petitioner and owner signing the application must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Variance from Development Standards Application from Merrillville.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter property and petitioner details, describe the requested variance, and complete the findings of fact.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each petitioner and owner signs and acknowledges the instrument during the online notarization.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the notarized application and findings to the Merrillville Board of Zoning Appeals.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Merrillville. 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. Each petitioner and owner who signs must appear on video and acknowledge the instrument before the notary.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment block for the petitioner and owner signatures, requiring them to acknowledge the instrument before a notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Indiana authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations with a remote notary public endorsement. Indiana law also recognizes certain notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit the completed application and findings to the Merrillville Board of Zoning Appeals. Check filing details and fees with the town; confirm with the city or town if unsure.