Columbus, OH · Franklin County
Council Variance Application
Columbus property owners, applicants, or their authorized representatives use this application to request zoning variances and submit supporting information for City Council review.
- 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 application requests a zoning variance and collects project, property, hardship, and neighborhood information for City Council review. It includes a notarized affidavit listing nearby property owners and a notarized project disclosure statement identifying parties with a 5% or greater interest; the city requires these as part of the application package. Applicants must submit the completed form and applicable supporting materials together as a digital PDF.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Columbus City Council zoning variance must complete the application and provide the required supporting documents, including the notarized affidavit and project disclosure statement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn affidavit and project disclosure blocks; the affiant signing each block must sign before the notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Council Variance Application and review its checklist and instructions.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill out the application, affidavit, and project disclosure statement, and prepare the supporting materials listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the affidavit and project disclosure statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign each notarized form during your online session with the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Combine the completed application and required materials into a digital PDF and email it 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 affidavits notarized?
- Complete the affidavit and project disclosure statement, then sign each in the presence of a commissioned online notary. Include both notarized forms with the application package.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form specifically requires notarization of the affidavit and project disclosure statement. The applicant, property owner, and agent signature lines elsewhere do not include notary blocks.
- Can I sign these forms with an online notary?
- Ohio law authorizes online notarization by its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the required affidavit and project disclosure statement; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Who should sign the affidavit?
- The form says the person who researched the nearby property owners must be the same person who signs the affidavit. The project disclosure statement is signed by the applicant, agent, or duly authorized attorney.