Ocean Springs, MS · Jackson County
Variance Request Application
This application asks the City of Ocean Springs to consider a variance from Unified Development Code requirements and is filed by the property owner or an authorized applicant.
- 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 request a variance for property in Ocean Springs. The application asks for ownership and property details, the type of relief requested, and an explanation of the conditions supporting the request; it also requires specified attachments, including a site plan and proof of ownership. Applications are due by the seventh of each month, and all property owners must sign. The form includes an affidavit of ownership with a notary block.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a variance from Ocean Springs Unified Development Code requirements, and applicants authorized by an owner, must complete and file this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Ocean Springs variance request application and review its requirements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and ownership details, answer the variance questions, and gather the listed attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit of ownership.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner completing an affidavit signs during the online notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the Planning Department by the seventh of the month.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ocean Springs. 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 an Ocean Springs variance application?
- Complete the application, attach the required materials, and submit it to the City of Ocean Springs Planning Department. Applications are due by the seventh of each month.
- Do I need to have the affidavit of ownership notarized?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn affidavit of ownership and a notary block. The owner completing the affidavit signs before the notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Mississippi notaries must notarize with the signer physically present, and Mississippi has not authorized its own online notaries. Mississippi recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state; Rush Notary can connect you with a commissioned online notary.
- What attachments does the variance application request?
- The form lists an application fee, a site plan with applicable dimensions, a legal description and street address, any protective covenants or deed restrictions, and a warranty deed as proof of ownership.
- Where are ownership conveyances recorded?
- The affidavit requests the book and page for each conveyance recorded in the County Records of Deeds office, identified on the form as the Chancery Clerk. Confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.