Beavercreek, OH · Greene County
Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Application
This application requests a zoning variance from Beavercreek’s Board of Zoning Appeals and is filed by a property owner or an appointed agent seeking relief from a zoning requirement.
- 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 four-page packet to request a variance from the City of Beavercreek Board of Zoning Appeals. It includes application instructions, a variance application, and an agent form for property owners who appoint someone else to act for them. The city asks applicants to submit a site plan, written justification, fee, and other required materials; it will notify applicants when a hearing is scheduled.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a zoning variance in Beavercreek need this application, and an applicant who is not the owner must include the owner’s notarized agent appointment.
Why it needs a notary
The attached agent form has a jurat stating it was sworn to and subscribed before a notary; the property owner signing the appointment must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Beavercreek Board of Zoning Appeals variance application packet.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the variance application and prepare the required site plan, written justification, and other materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If you are applying as an agent, arrange for the property owner to notarize the attached agent form.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs the agent appointment during the online notary video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required supporting materials to Beavercreek Planning and Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Beavercreek. 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 agent form notarized?
- Complete the owner appointment section, then meet with a commissioned online notary and sign the agent form during the video session. Include the notarized form with the variance application if you are not the property owner.
- Do I need notarization for every variance application?
- The instructions require a current notarized written statement from the property owner appointing the applicant as agent when the applicant is not the owner. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can I sign the owner appointment online?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by its notaries under R.C. §§147.60–147.66. Arrange to sign the agent form with a commissioned online notary, and check with the city about its submission preferences.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The instructions list a site plan, written variance justification, application fee, and a list of property owners within the 500-foot buffer, along with other applicable materials.
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