Billings, MT · Yellowstone County
Variance Application
Property owners or their agents use this application to request a variance from Billings zoning regulations for a property or project.
What this form is
The application requests a change to a numeric or location requirement in the zoning district where a property or project is located. Billings requires an online submission through its CityView Portal, with a filing fee and supporting materials, including a hardship statement and dimensioned site plan. The application asks for property details, the requested variance, hardship facts, and owner or agent contact information.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a zoning variance for property in Billings should submit this application.
How to submit it
Apply through the Billings CityView Portal and pay the filing fee; the packet says applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on the listed deadline. Contact the Planning Division to arrange the required application review after completing the online application.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the owner or authorized agent may use a digital signature, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance Application packet and review its requirements and instructions.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property details, requested variance, hardship facts, and owner or agent information; sign and date the form.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the written hardship statement and dimensioned site plan, and obtain the radius map, surrounding owners list, and certified list as instructed.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and supporting materials through the Billings CityView Portal, pay the filing fee, and arrange an application review with the Planning Division.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Billings Variance Application?
- No. The application allows a digital signature and does not require notarization; the owner or authorized agent signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Billings Variance Application?
- Submit the application online through the Billings CityView Portal with the filing fee and required supporting materials. Contact the Planning Division to arrange an application review.
- What materials accompany a variance application?
- The packet calls for a written hardship statement and a dimensioned site plan. It also instructs applicants to obtain a radius map and surrounding owners list, and says photographs may be submitted.
- Who can sign the variance application?
- The recorded property owner or an authorized agent may sign the application. The packet states that digital signatures are accepted.
Need something notarized?
This Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Billings form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.