Olathe, KS · Johnson County
Board of Zoning Appeals Application
This application requests an appeal of a city staff decision or a variance from the Unified Development Ordinance, and is filed by the property owner or authorized agent with Olathe.
- 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 ask the Olathe Board of Zoning Appeals to review a city staff decision or grant a variance. The application requests property, owner, and agent details, and asks variance applicants to address five criteria or appeal applicants to explain the appeal. Applicants must provide a nearby property-owner list and mail hearing notices by certified mail at least 20 days before the hearing. The attached affidavit of compliance is sworn before a notary and returned to the Planning Office by the Monday before the meeting.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking an appeal of a city staff decision or a variance from Olathe’s Unified Development Ordinance need this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Olathe Board of Zoning Appeals application and review the instructions and submission requirements.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide property and applicant details, select an appeal or variance, answer the applicable questions, and prepare the nearby-owner list.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the property owner notification affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the commissioned online notary and sign the affidavit when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Mail the required notices and submit the application, owner list, and notarized affidavit to the Olathe Planning Office as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Olathe. 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 complete the notarized affidavit?
- Complete the property owner notification affidavit and sign it before a commissioned online notary, who administers the oath and completes the jurat. Return it to the Planning Office by the Monday preceding the Board meeting.
- Do I need to notify nearby property owners?
- Yes. The instructions say applicants must send hearing notices by certified mail, return receipt requested, at least 20 days before the hearing, and submit a list of owners in the notification area.
- Can I notarize the affidavit online?
- Kansas permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary, and Kansas recognizes notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state. Confirm the city will accept your completed affidavit if unsure.
- What supporting materials should I include?
- The form encourages materials supporting your case, such as sketch plans, photographs, studies, or letters of support. Variance applicants must also explain how the request addresses the listed criteria.
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