Winfield, IN · Lake County
Variance From Development Standards Application
This packet requests a variance from development standards and is filed with the Town of Winfield Board of Zoning Appeals by a property owner or petitioner seeking relief for a property.
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
- Machine-readable
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- 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 packet starts the process for a Board of Zoning Appeals public hearing on a requested variance from development standards. The owner or petitioner must submit the completed application, notarized ownership affidavit, proof of ownership, nearby-property owner list, findings of fact, filing fee, and required plans or exhibits. After the hearing is scheduled, the petitioner must arrange publication and certified-mail notice, then return the notarized hearing affidavit and proof of notice to the Town.
Who needs it
A property owner or petitioner seeking a variance from development standards in Winfield must file this application and provide the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes an acknowledgment for the owner and petitioner signatures, plus jurats for the ownership and public-hearing affidavits; each signer must appear before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Town of Winfield Board of Zoning Appeals application packet and review its filing instructions.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill out the application and required affidavits, and gather proof of ownership, findings of fact, plans, and other required materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the signatures that require notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign the applicable application and affidavit sections as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the completed packet and required materials with the Town, then follow its instructions for hearing notice and proof of service.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Winfield. 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 Winfield variance application?
- Complete the application and required supporting materials, then file them with the Town by the first business day of the month. Follow the packet’s instructions for hearing notice and supporting documents.
- Do I need to notarize every affidavit in the packet?
- The packet specifies an original notarized signature for the owner’s application and ownership affidavit, and a signed, notarized Petitioner Affidavit of Public Hearing. Confirm who must sign each section before notarization.
- Can I sign this packet with a commissioned online notary?
- Indiana law provides a remote notary public endorsement under IC 33-42-17; the statute took effect July 1, 2019, and the endorsement took effect July 1, 2020. IC 33-42-9-8 recognizes certain notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state. Confirm the Town’s acceptance if unsure.
- What should I do if I am unsure about filing requirements?
- The packet lists required application materials, filing timing, hearing notice steps, and proof of mailing and publication. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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