Killeen, TX · Bell County

No notary required

Zoning Variance and Special Exception Application

Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a zoning variance or special exception from Killeen’s Board of Adjustments.

What this form is

Use this application to request a zoning variance or a special exception for a unique commercial building or custom home that does not conform to architectural and site design standards. The city requires a signed application and supporting materials before the Board of Adjustments convenes to hear the request. The form asks about ownership, the property, land use and zoning, and may include an appointment of agent.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking a zoning variance or special exception, or agents authorized to act for them, need to submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit all application materials before the Board of Adjustments convenes; the form lists the Development Services Department – Planning Division at 200 East Avenue D, 2nd Floor, Killeen. After acceptance, pay through MGO or in person.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Variance and Special Exception Application.

  2. 2

    Complete And Sign

    Provide the property, ownership, land use, and zoning information. The property owner or authorized signer must sign the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Include a warranty deed, any deed restrictions, and the request letter required for the variance or special exception. Submit documents in PDF format.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit all materials before the Board of Adjustments convenes. After acceptance, pay through MGO or in person.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Variance and Special Exception Application?
No. The application requires signatures and dates but does not include a notary block or require a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Zoning Variance and Special Exception Application?
Submit all application materials before the Board of Adjustments convenes. The form lists the Development Services Department – Planning Division at 200 East Avenue D, 2nd Floor, Killeen.
What documents must accompany the application?
The requirements include a warranty deed, any deed restrictions, and a request letter explaining the variance hardship or how a special exception design meets the standards’ intent. Submit all documents in PDF format.
How much are the application and technology fees?
The form lists a $275 application fee and a $10 technology fee. Payment is made after the application is accepted, through MGO or in person.

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