Gautier, MS · Jackson County
Variance Application
This public hearing application lets a property owner or the owner’s agent request a variance from Gautier’s dimensional requirements and submit the information and attachments the Planning Department requires.
- 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
Gautier uses this application to review requests for a variance from dimensional requirements, such as height, setbacks, or square footage. The applicant must provide the reason for the request, intended property use, and applicable attachments, including a project narrative and diagram. The form also includes the property owner’s consent and agency designation, approval criteria, and a notarized owner statement. The city outlines its fee, hearing schedule, public notice process, and review by the Planning Commission and City Council.
Who needs it
A property owner or the owner’s agent seeking a Gautier variance from dimensional requirements must complete the application and provide applicable attachments.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner signs the consent and agency designation before a notary, who completes the acknowledgment stating the owner took an oath.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Gautier variance application from the city’s Planning Department forms.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide applicant and property details, explain the request, and include the applicable attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s consent and agency designation.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs the consent before the notary completes the acknowledgment and oath.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application, applicable attachments, and required fee to the Gautier Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gautier. 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 variance application in Gautier?
- Complete the application, include applicable attachments, and submit it with the required fee to the Planning Department. The form describes the public hearing and review process.
- Do I need to notarize the variance application?
- The owner’s consent and agency designation includes an acknowledgment before a notary. The owner signs that statement, and the notary completes the acknowledgment and oath details.
- Can I sign the owner consent with a commissioned online notary?
- Mississippi requires its own notaries to meet signers in person, but recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state. Ask the city whether it will accept your notarized document; confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.
- What attachments may be required?
- The form lists a diagram of the intended use, a detailed project narrative, any protective covenants or deed restrictions, agency approvals or requests, and other information requested by the Planning Director.