Plainsboro Township, MT · Middlesex County

No notary required

Application for a Variation

Property owners or contractors use this application to request a variation from a subcode requirement and explain the practical difficulties compliance would cause.

What this form is

Use this application to request a variation from a subcode requirement and explain the practical difficulties that compliance would cause. The form asks for applicant, owner, contractor, and work-site details, the requirement involved, and an alternative that protects occupants’ health, safety, and welfare. The document states the application is to be reviewed within 20 business days; the enforcing agency determines the fee.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking a variation from a subcode requirement uses this form to describe the request and its practical difficulties.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant simply signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Application for a Variation PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Enter the requested applicant, property, contractor, and work-site details and explain the variation request.

  3. 3

    Describe the Alternative

    State an alternative to the subcode requirement that will protect occupants’ health, safety, and welfare.

  4. 4

    Sign and Submit

    Sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Application for a Variation?
It is an application to request a variation from a subcode requirement. It asks the applicant to explain practical difficulties and propose an alternative that protects occupants’ health, safety, and welfare.
Who uses this application?
An applicant seeking a variation from a subcode requirement uses the form. It includes spaces for applicant, owner, contractor, and work-site information.
Do I need a notary for the Application for a Variation?
No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant simply signs and dates the form.
How do I submit the Application for a Variation?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for a Variation doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Plainsboro Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.