Palestine, TX · Anderson County
Variance Application
Property owners or their authorized representatives use this application to request a variance from Palestine’s Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
What this form is
This application asks the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals to consider a variance from zoning and development code requirements for a property. It requests property and applicant details, the reason for the variance, and the codes involved; applicants must also provide a scaled drawing showing property boundaries and relevant features. The instructions describe a submission fee and require the applicant or a representative to attend the board meeting.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative seeking a zoning variance from Palestine’s Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Development Services Office, 504 North Queen Street, Palestine, Texas 75801, with the required drawing and $150 non-refundable fee. The instructions say to submit at least 15 days before the next regular meeting.
About notarization
The PDF has no notary jurat or acknowledgment block; the applicant signs the application, and no notarized attachment or related step is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property and applicant details, explain the variance request, and identify the zoning or development code requirements involved.
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Prepare The Drawing
Include a scaled drawing on 8½-by-11-inch paper showing property boundaries, dimensions, relevant structures, and setbacks.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application, drawing, and $150 non-refundable fee to Development Services at 504 North Queen Street at least 15 days before the next regular meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Palestine Variance Application request?
- It asks the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals to consider a variance from zoning and development code requirements for a property.
- What should I include with the application?
- The instructions require a scaled drawing on 8½-by-11-inch paper showing boundaries, dimensions, buildings, setbacks, and other relevant features.
- How do I submit the Palestine Variance Application?
- Submit it to the Development Services Office at 504 North Queen Street with the required drawing and $150 non-refundable fee, at least 15 days before the next regular meeting.
- Do I need a notary for the Palestine Variance Application?
- No. The PDF has no notary jurat or acknowledgment block; the applicant signs the application, and no notarized attachment or related step is identified.
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This Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.