East Helena, MT · Lewis and Clark County
Floodplain Variance Application
This application asks the Board of Zoning Appeals for relief from specific floodplain development standards and is filed by a property owner or authorized applicant seeking a variance.
- 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 relief from a specific standard in the City’s Flood Plain Hazard Management Regulations. The application includes property and variance details, affected-landowner information, and a worksheet addressing flood risk, hardship, alternatives, and other review criteria. The form states that a non-refundable $150 fee must accompany the application and requires owner signatures to be notarized.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a variance from a floodplain development standard should complete this application and its worksheet.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notarization instruction beside the owner signature lines on page six; each listed owner must sign those lines before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the seven-page floodplain variance application and worksheet.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property and variance details, complete the worksheet, and gather the supporting information requested.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the owner signatures.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each owner signs the designated owner signature line while appearing before the notary by video.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, worksheet, supporting materials, and required fee to the City.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Helena. 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 notarize the owner signatures on this application?
- Each owner signs the designated owner signature line before a commissioned online notary. Book a video appointment and follow the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to notarize the applicant signature too?
- The form specifically marks the owner signature lines as requiring notarization. It does not label the applicant signature line as notarized; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Montana authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm that the city will accept the notarized application before submitting it.
- What else must accompany the application?
- The form says a non-refundable $150 fee must accompany the application. It also directs applicants to complete a joint permit application and the attached worksheet.