Do I need a notary for the BZA Variance Request Application?

No. The application asks applicants and, when different, property owners to sign and date it; the listed narrative and other checklist materials have no notarized or sworn step.

How do I submit the BZA Variance Request Application?

Submit it to the New Carlisle Planning Department at 331 S. Church Street, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344, or email planning@newcarlisleohio.gov. Include the checklist materials and completed Zoning Application.

What materials must accompany the variance application?

The checklist calls for a narrative statement addressing the variance standards, existing and proposed site plans, a submitted Zoning Permit Application for the proposed structure, and photos of the area.

Is the variance application fee refundable?

The application lists a $150 variance request fee and states that the fee is not refundable if the variance is denied.

New Carlisle, OH · Clark County

No notary required

BZA Variance Request Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning variance from New Carlisle’s Board of Zoning Appeals and provide information about the property and requested change.

What this form is

Use this application to request a variance from New Carlisle’s Board of Zoning Appeals. The application requires applicant and property details, a description of the requested variance, a completed Zoning Application, and checklist materials including a narrative statement, site plans, and photos. The city reviews submissions for completeness before placing an application on the Board agenda.

Who needs it

A property owner or applicant seeking a zoning variance from New Carlisle’s Board of Zoning Appeals should complete this application and provide the listed materials.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of New Carlisle Planning Department at 331 S. Church Street, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344, or email [email protected]. Include the checklist items and completed Zoning Application; the variance application fee is $150 and is due upon submission.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the narrative statement and other checklist materials are attachments, with no notarized or sworn step stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the BZA Variance Request Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant and property information and describe the nature of the requested variance.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the narrative statement, site plans, proposed site plan, Zoning Permit Application, and photos listed in the checklist.
4
Submit To The Planning Department
Submit the application and materials to the Planning Department by its listed address or email, with the $150 fee due upon submission.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the BZA Variance Request Application?: No. The application asks applicants and, when different, property owners to sign and date it; the listed narrative and other checklist materials have no notarized or sworn step.
How do I submit the BZA Variance Request Application?: Submit it to the New Carlisle Planning Department at 331 S. Church Street, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344, or email [email protected]. Include the checklist materials and completed Zoning Application.
What materials must accompany the variance application?: The checklist calls for a narrative statement addressing the variance standards, existing and proposed site plans, a submitted Zoning Permit Application for the proposed structure, and photos of the area.
Is the variance application fee refundable?: The application lists a $150 variance request fee and states that the fee is not refundable if the variance is denied.

Need something notarized?

This BZA Variance Request Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another New Carlisle form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.