Massillon, OH · Stark County
Variance Application Packet
This packet is for property owners or agents asking Massillon’s Board of Zoning Appeals to consider a zoning interpretation, special permit, or variance.
- 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 the application to explain the requested zoning relief, describe the property and proposed work, and provide the information the Board of Zoning Appeals requests. Massillon requires a completely filled-out, signed and notarized application, a legible plot plan, and any other papers pertinent to the request for submission by the fourth Tuesday of the month before the meeting. The packet also outlines meeting and appeal procedures.
Who needs it
A property owner or agent seeking a zoning interpretation, special permit, or variance from Massillon’s Board of Zoning Appeals needs to submit this application packet.
Why it needs a notary
The application contains a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant must sign and swear that the application and accompanying statements are true before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Massillon Variance Information Packet and review its submission procedure and application.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill out the applicable fields, explain the requested zoning relief, and prepare the required plot plan and supporting papers.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video, follow the notary’s instructions, and sign and swear to the application before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed notarized application, plot plan, and pertinent papers to the city by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Massillon. 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 variance application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the statements during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The submission procedure calls for a completely filled-out, signed and notarized application. The applicant’s signature is followed by a subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- What else does Massillon require with the application?
- The packet says to submit a legible plot plan on 8½-by-11-inch paper and any other papers pertinent to the variance request. Additional plans may be required by the Chief Building Official.
- Can I use an online notary for this Massillon form?
- Ohio law authorizes online notarization by its own notaries under R.C. §§147.60–147.66. Ask Massillon whether it accepts an electronically notarized application; confirm with the city or village if unsure.