Eureka, MO · St. Louis County
Board of Adjustment Variance Petition
This petition asks the Eureka Board of Adjustment for relief from specified sections of the Eureka Municipal Code and is filed by someone with a legal interest in the property.
- 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 three-page petition to identify your legal interest in the property, describe the land, specify the code sections and variances requested, and explain your reasons. Eureka requires the petition for a variance request to the Board of Adjustment; the form lists a $200 non-refundable filing fee, supporting documents, and nine copies of forms and supporting materials. The petitioner certifies the information and legal interest under oath and should attend the Board meetings when the petition is considered.
Who needs it
A person with a legal interest in property within Eureka who is asking the Board of Adjustment for a variance from specified sections of the municipal code needs this petition.
Why it needs a notary
The petitioner signs the certification before a notary using the form’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat; each petitioner making the certification should sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Petition
Download the City of Eureka Board of Adjustment variance petition and review its notes and filing requirements.
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Complete The Petition
Enter your legal interest, property description, code sections, requested variances, reasons, and petitioner information; gather supporting materials and copies.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online appointment with a commissioned online notary for the petition’s sworn certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the certification during the online notary session, while the notary administers the oath.
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Submit To Eureka
Submit the notarized petition, required fee, and nine copies of required materials to the City of Eureka.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Eureka. 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 the variance petition?
- Complete the petition, include the required fee and supporting materials, and submit nine copies as directed by the form. Contact Eureka City Hall for submission details or to confirm current requirements.
- Do I need to sign the petition before a notary?
- Yes. The certification says it must be subscribed and sworn before a notary. Sign the certification during your notary appointment, rather than signing it beforehand.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept this notarized petition.
- What supporting materials does the petition request?
- The form suggests supporting documents such as a plot plan drawn to scale showing structures, lot-line dimensions, setback lines, and proposed structures. It requires nine copies of supporting documentation.