Bowman, ND · Bowman County
Zoning Variance Application
This six-page application requests a variance from Bowman County zoning requirements and is completed by the property owner seeking permission for a proposed use or change.
- 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 application to explain the requested variance, describe the property and its zoning, and answer questions about site conditions and hardship. The applicant must submit the completed form, the $150 fee, and supporting materials, including a plot plan, to the Bowman County Planning & Zoning Office. The form says incomplete applications will not be processed, reviewed, or scheduled for a public hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner requesting a variance from Bowman County zoning requirements must complete and submit this application with the required fee and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries acknowledgment blocks, and all involved parties must sign before a notary; if the applicant is not the owner, the property owner’s signature must also be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Bowman County Variance Application and review its instructions and plot plan checklist.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant and property information, answer the questions, and prepare the required plot plan and supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary for the signatures required by the form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign before the notary during your online session; all involved parties must have their signatures notarized.
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Submit to the County
Send or deliver the completed application, $150 fee, and supporting materials to the Bowman County Planning & Zoning Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bowman. 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 zoning variance application?
- Complete the application, include the $150 fee and required supporting materials, and submit it in person or by mail to the Bowman County Planning & Zoning Office.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- Yes. The form says signatures of all parties involved must be notarized. If the applicant is not the property owner, the property owner must also provide a notarized signature.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- North Dakota law authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. The form requires notarized signatures; confirm with the city if unsure whether the completed application meets submission requirements.
- What supporting materials does the application require?
- Submit a scale drawing showing structures, dimensions, distances from lot lines, and setbacks. The plot plan checklist also calls for items such as a north arrow, easements, utilities, and copies of relevant plans or surveys.