Alleman, IA · Polk County
Zoning Board of Adjustment Appeal Application
This application lets a property owner, tenant, or other applicant appeal a Zoning Administrator decision and request a variation from a zoning requirement.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Alleman · Alleman, Polk County, Iowa
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- allemaniowa.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 form to appeal a decision made by the Zoning Administrator and ask the Board of Adjustment for a variation from a current requirement, such as a yard, fence, sign, parking, or height rule. The application asks for the property location, legal description, zoning, proposed variation, and supporting materials: a reason for the appeal, a drawing, and, if applicable, an authorization letter from the owner or lessee.
Who needs it
A property owner, tenant, or other applicant who wants the Board of Adjustment to review a Zoning Administrator decision and consider a zoning variation needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an affidavit jurat stating the applicant signed and swore to the truth of the application and submitted papers before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Zoning Board of Adjustment Appeal Application from the City of Alleman.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant and property details, identify the decision and requested variation, and prepare the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the application's affidavit jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit before the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and supporting papers to the City of Alleman.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Alleman. 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 a zoning appeal application?
- Complete the application, include the appeal statement and drawing, and add an owner or lessee authorization letter if applicable. Sign the affidavit before a notary, then submit the form to the city.
- Do I need to include supporting documents?
- The form requests a statement explaining the appeal and a drawing showing the proposed variation. It also requests a letter of authorization from the owner or lessee when applicable.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Iowa permits remote online notarization. You can sign the affidavit during a video session with a commissioned online notary, who completes the jurat.
- Who signs the affidavit?
- The applicant signs the affidavit, which states that the application and submitted papers are true. The form provides a space for the notary public to witness the oath.
- Where should I submit the completed application?
- The form does not state where or how to submit the application. Contact the city for submission instructions; confirm with the city if unsure.