Columbus, OH · Franklin County
Council Variance Application
This application requests a Columbus City Council zoning variance and is filed by an applicant, property owner, or authorized agent seeking relief from zoning requirements for a property.
- 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
The nine-page application collects project details, requested variances, a hardship statement, owner and neighborhood information, and supporting materials such as a site plan. It includes a notarized affidavit listing owners of nearby properties and a notarized project disclosure statement identifying parties with a 5% or greater interest. Columbus requires a complete digital PDF application, applicable checklist items, and fees; submit it by email to [email protected].
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Columbus City Council zoning variance must submit this application with the required affidavit, project disclosure, supporting materials, and applicable fee.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Council Variance Application and review the checklist and instructions for required materials.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the application, hardship statement, affidavit, project disclosure, and applicable supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit and project disclosure.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit and project disclosure in the notary's presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Email the complete digital PDF application and required items to [email protected].
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 affidavit and project disclosure notarized?
- Complete the form sections, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign each notarized statement during the video session and include the completed pages with your application.
- Do I need to notarize the whole application?
- The form identifies the affidavit on page 2 and the project disclosure on page 6 as notarized. The applicant signature on the hardship statement is separate; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Ohio has authorized online notarization by its own notaries since 2019 under R.C. §§147.60–147.66. Check with Columbus if you have questions about submitting a remotely notarized application.
- How do I submit the completed application?
- The instructions say to email the complete application and supporting materials in digital PDF format to [email protected]. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.