How do I submit a use variance application in Winfield?

Submit the completed application, filing fee, Affidavit of Ownership with proof of ownership, and other required materials by the first business day of the month. The packet describes additional public-hearing notice requirements.

Do I need to have the application notarized?

Yes. The form requests an original notarized signature from the property owner and includes a notarial acknowledgment for owners and petitioners. The attached Ownership and Public Hearing affidavits also require notarization.

Can I sign this form with an online notary?

Indiana law provides for a remote notary public endorsement for Indiana notaries under IC 33-42-17. Ask the Town of Winfield whether it accepts this form notarized online; confirm with the city or town if unsure.

What else is required before the public hearing?

The packet requires notice to be published and mailed to nearby property owners by certified mail at least 10 days before the hearing, with the notarized Petitioner Affidavit, mailing receipts, return cards, and proof of publication submitted to the town.

Winfield, IN · Lake County

Board of Zoning Appeals Application for Variance from Use

This application requests a variance from use and is filed with the Town of Winfield by a property owner or petitioner seeking Board of Zoning Appeals review.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Winfield · Winfield, Lake County, Indiana
Notarization: Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
Official source: winfield.in.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 2, 2026
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Detailed form~25 min to notarize

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Notarized PDF emailed

What you’ll need

Government-issued photo ID
Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
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What this form is

Winfield requires this application, the filing fee, an Affidavit of Ownership with proof of ownership, and other listed materials to begin review of a use variance request. Submit the application by the first business day of the month; the town schedules a public hearing for the second Thursday of the following month. The packet also includes Findings of Fact, a sample hearing notice, and a Petitioner Affidavit of Public Hearing, with additional notice and mailing requirements before the hearing.

Who needs it

A property owner or petitioner seeking a use variance from the Town of Winfield Board of Zoning Appeals must submit this application and the required supporting materials.

Why it needs a notary

The application carries an acknowledgment for the owner and petitioner, while the Ownership and Public Hearing affidavits carry jurats; each signer must appear before a notary.

How to get this notarized

1
Download the Application
Download Winfield’s Board of Zoning Appeals application packet for a variance from use.
2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the application and required affidavits, gather proof of ownership, and prepare the other listed supporting materials.
3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the signatures that require notarization, and check with the town about acceptance.
4
Sign on Video
Appear by video before a commissioned online notary and sign the applicable forms as directed.
5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed packet and filing fee to the Town of Winfield, and follow its public-hearing notice instructions.

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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 a use variance application in Winfield?: Submit the completed application, filing fee, Affidavit of Ownership with proof of ownership, and other required materials by the first business day of the month. The packet describes additional public-hearing notice requirements.
Do I need to have the application notarized?: Yes. The form requests an original notarized signature from the property owner and includes a notarial acknowledgment for owners and petitioners. The attached Ownership and Public Hearing affidavits also require notarization.
Can I sign this form with an online notary?: Indiana law provides for a remote notary public endorsement for Indiana notaries under IC 33-42-17. Ask the Town of Winfield whether it accepts this form notarized online; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
What else is required before the public hearing?: The packet requires notice to be published and mailed to nearby property owners by certified mail at least 10 days before the hearing, with the notarized Petitioner Affidavit, mailing receipts, return cards, and proof of publication submitted to the town.

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