Troy, OH · Miami County
Application for a Variance
The City of Troy Board of Zoning Appeals variance application is for property owners or applicants seeking permission to vary from zoning requirements for a proposed use or construction.
- 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 form to ask the City of Troy Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance and explain the zoning requirements, property conditions, requested reductions, and hardship involved. The application lists supporting exhibits, copies, mailing labels, a county tax map, and a $200 filing fee. Troy requires completed applications two weeks before a meeting; the city will notify applicants if the request is scheduled for the agenda.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking a variance for proposed use or construction that cannot meet City of Troy zoning requirements needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn statement before a notary; the form provides a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat with Notary Public and commission expiration lines.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Form
Download the City of Troy Application for a Variance PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Type or print legibly in black ink, answer the questions, and prepare the required exhibits and other listed materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the statement in front of the notary during your online session.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required materials to the City of Troy by its stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Troy. 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 complete the variance application?
- Type or print legibly in black ink, answer the questions, and assemble the required exhibits and other listed materials. Sign the sworn statement before a notary, then submit the complete application to the City of Troy.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The applicant’s statement says the information and exhibits are true, and the form provides a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat. Sign that statement in front of the notary.
- Can I sign this variance application with an online notary?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by its notaries under R.C. §§147.60–147.66, and recognizes notarial acts by officers authorized where performed under R.C. §§147.51–147.58. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What must I submit with the application?
- The form lists Exhibits A through E, a complete reproducible application set, a digital copy, mailing labels, county tax map copies, and a $200 check payable to the City of Troy. It says completed applications are due two weeks before a meeting.
Other forms in Troy
Application for a Variance in other Ohio cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.