Washington Court House, OH · Fayette County
Application for Variance and Appeals
This application requests a variance, appeal, conditional use, or other listed zoning action and is filed with the Washington Court House Building/Zoning Department by an applicant seeking that action.
- 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 request a variance, conditional use, extension of time, substitution or extension of a nonconforming use, or another listed zoning action. The applicant submits it with site plans, a narrative explaining the request and hardship, an attached affidavit listing the subject property owner and nearby owners within 200 feet, and the $25 fee. The complete application and attachments must be filed with the Building/Zoning Department 30 days before a meeting.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a listed zoning action from the Washington Court House Building/Zoning Department must file this application with the required plans, narrative, affidavit, and fee.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn-and-subscribed blocks for the applicant and the affidavit; the applicant and the person who researched the owner information sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Application for Variance and Appeals and its attached affidavit from the city.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Complete the application and prepare the required site plans, narrative, owner information, and $25 fee.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant and affidavit signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application and affidavit during the online notary session.
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Submit to the City
File the complete application and attachments with the Building/Zoning Department at least 30 days before the meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Washington Court House. 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 variance application?
- File the typewritten or legible application, complete attachments, and $25 fee with the Building/Zoning Department 30 days before the meeting.
- Do I need to notarize the affidavit and application?
- Yes. The application has a sworn-and-subscribed block, and the attached affidavit must be signed in the presence of a notary.
- Can I sign these documents with a commissioned online notary?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Ask the Building/Zoning Department whether it accepts remotely notarized versions of this application.
- Who should sign the affidavit?
- The instructions say the person who researched the application information should sign the notarized affidavit; the affidavit identifies that signer as the applicant or an authorized attorney.
- What must the affidavit list?
- It lists the subject property owner and the owners of record for properties within 200 feet of the subject property, including properties across streets and in other jurisdictions. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.