McKinney, TX · Collin County
Board of Adjustment Application
This application lets property owners or their representatives request a McKinney Board of Adjustment appeal, special exception, or variance and provide information about the property and request.
- 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
McKinney uses this application to consider appeals of certain administrative decisions, special exceptions, and zoning variances. Applicants provide property and contact details, describe the request and its reasons, and submit supporting materials such as plans or surveys; written owner authorization is required when applicable. The city requires a completed notarized application and a nonrefundable $150 fee at submittal, which is due by noon on the scheduled deadline.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking a Board of Adjustment appeal, special exception, or variance in McKinney must submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a Texas jurat stating the application was subscribed and sworn to before a notary; the applicant and, if different, property owner sign.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Board of Adjustment application from the City of McKinney and check the posted agenda for current meeting details.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property and contact information, identify the request, explain its reasons, and gather applicable owner authorization and supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the application’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the video appointment and complete the oath before the notary.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed notarized application, required materials, and nonrefundable fee by the deadline through the city’s CSS portal.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from McKinney. 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 Board of Adjustment application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the application during the video session and submit it with the required materials and fee.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn to before a notary. The applicant and, if different, the property owner sign.
- Can I use an online notary for this McKinney form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The state recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What must I submit with the application?
- The form calls for a completed notarized application, applicable written property-owner authorization, and supporting materials such as existing and proposed plans or surveys, renderings, maps, photos, or exhibits.
Board of Adjustment Application in other Texas cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.