Columbus, OH · Franklin County
Board of Zoning Adjustment Application
This 14-page application is for property owners or their representatives seeking a zoning variance or special permit from Columbus’s Board of Zoning Adjustment.
- 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 zoning variance or special permit and provide project, property, ownership, and supporting information for the Board’s review. Columbus requires the application and applicable supporting materials, including a notarized Affidavit and notarized Project Disclosure Statement; incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applicants submit the application by email and must attend the hearing, while the applicant or agent must arrange a meeting with the relevant neighborhood group and obtain its written recommendation.
Who needs it
Property owners, applicants, or authorized representatives seeking a zoning variance or special permit from the Columbus Board of Zoning Adjustment need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The Affidavit and Project Disclosure Statement each include a sworn statement and notary block; the affiant signing each document must sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Board of Zoning Adjustment application and review its checklist and instructions.
- 2
Complete The Required Fields
Fill in the application and prepare the Affidavit and Project Disclosure Statement and other applicable materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the documents that require notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the Affidavit and Project Disclosure Statement during your online notary video session.
- 5
Submit To Columbus
Email the completed application and applicable supporting materials to the city as instructed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Columbus. 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 get the Columbus zoning application notarized online?
- Complete the Affidavit and Project Disclosure Statement, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign each document during the video session and include the notarized pages with your application.
- Do I need to notarize the full Board of Zoning Adjustment application?
- The form identifies the Affidavit and Project Disclosure Statement as notarized documents. The application also has signature fields, so confirm with the city or village if unsure which pages apply to your filing.
- Who signs the Affidavit?
- The person who researched the surrounding property owners must sign the Affidavit, according to its instructions. The form also states that it must be signed in the presence of a notary and expires six months after notarization.
- Can I use online notarization for these Columbus forms?
- Ohio law permits online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check that the notarized documents meet the city’s submission requirements before emailing your completed application.