Crawfordsville, IN · Montgomery County
Use Variance Application
This application asks Crawfordsville’s Board of Zoning Appeals to approve a use otherwise prohibited in the property’s zoning district; applicants submit it with required supporting materials.
- 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 packet to request permission for a property use that is otherwise prohibited in its zoning district. Crawfordsville’s instructions say applicants must submit the application, applicable fee, a scaled site plan, a statement of intent, and the current deed; owner consent is also required when the applicant is not the property owner. Complete affidavits in the packet as applicable. The Board of Zoning Appeals reviews complete applications at a public hearing.
Who needs it
A person seeking a use variance in Crawfordsville must file the application and supporting materials; an applicant other than the property owner must also provide owner consent.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner affidavit and public notice affidavit each carry a sworn acknowledgment before a notary; the property owner or applicant/representative, respectively, signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the Crawfordsville Use Variance Application packet and review its instructions and affidavit pages.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the application and prepare the required fee, scaled site plan, statement of intent, current deed, and owner consent if applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Book a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable affidavit; leave its signature blank until the session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavit if applicable, and supporting materials to Crawfordsville Planning & Building Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Crawfordsville. 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 the affidavits in this packet notarized?
- Complete the applicable affidavit without signing it, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session after the notary gives instructions, and submit the completed packet and required materials to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the use variance application?
- The application’s certification has a signature line, while the packet includes separate property owner and public notice affidavits with notary blocks. Complete and notarize the affidavit that applies to your filing; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I use a remote online notary for an Indiana form?
- Indiana law provides a remote notary public endorsement for Indiana notaries under IC 33-42-17 and recognizes acts by certain out-of-state notaries under IC 33-42-9-8. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm acceptance with the city if you have questions.
- What should I submit with this application?
- The instructions list the application, applicable fee, scaled site plan, statement of intent, and current deed. If someone other than the owner applies, submit property owner consent as well.
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Use Variance Application in other Indiana cities
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