Bulverde, TX · Comal County
Application for Special Exception
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a special exception related to a property setback in Bulverde.
What this form is
The application records the applicant and property owner’s contact details, the property address and legal description, the requested setback, and the zoning district classification. It requires a recorded plat, a recorded restriction establishing a less restrictive setback, and a written explanation addressing the stated zoning ordinance criterion. If the property owner is not the applicant, an authorization letter is also required.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a special exception for a property setback should complete this form and provide the listed supporting documents.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Special Exception PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property owner information, property identification, the requested setback, and the zoning district classification.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the recorded plat, recorded restriction, and written statement. Add an owner authorization letter if the owner is not the applicant.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Special Exception?
- No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block, and it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Application for Special Exception?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists a copy of the latest recorded plat, a copy of a recorded restriction establishing a less restrictive setback, and a written statement addressing the stated criterion.
- Is an authorization letter required?
- Yes, if the property owner is not the applicant, the form requires a letter of authorization from the owner with the application submittal.
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