Creston, OH · Wayne County

Zoning Variance Application

This four-page application asks property owners to describe and justify a requested zoning variance and provide supporting documents for review by the Creston Zoning Board of Appeals.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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

Property owners use this application to describe a proposed variance, explain the conditions and reasons supporting the request, and identify nearby property owners. The form requests proof of ownership or authority, plans or drawings, and other supporting documents; the applicant submits it for review by the Creston Zoning Board of Appeals.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a zoning variance in Creston needs this application and the supporting documents requested for review.

Why it needs a notary

The form has a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the application before the notary, with a witness line also provided.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Get the Creston zoning variance application and review all four pages and the requested supporting documents.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Provide property and variance details, answer the justification questions, and list nearby property owners.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Attach proof of ownership or authority, plans or drawings, and any other requested documentation.

  4. 4

    Book an Online Notary

    Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn signature.

  5. 5

    Sign and Submit

    Sign and swear to the application during the video session, then submit it and its attachments to the city.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Creston. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 submit the Creston zoning variance application?
Complete the application, gather the requested ownership proof and plans or drawings, sign before a notary, and submit the materials for review by the Creston Zoning Board of Appeals.
Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
Yes. The application includes a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me jurat. The applicant should sign and swear to the application before a notary.
Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
Ohio authorizes its notaries to perform online notarizations. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
What documents should I attach to the application?
The form requests proof of ownership, legal interest, or written authority; a site plan, floor plan, elevations, and other drawings; and any other documents the Zoning Inspector deems necessary.

Zoning Variance Application in other Ohio cities

Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.

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