New Braunfels, TX · Comal County
Setback Determination Application
Property owners or their agents use this application to request a front or corner/side setback determination for a property.
What this form is
Use this application to request a front or corner/side setback determination for a property. It asks for owner and applicant contact details, property information, zoning, and present use. The submittal requirements include a detailed request letter, deed and survey copies, identification of the relevant property line, and a $103 fee; an unplatted property also requires a metes and bounds description and survey or drawing.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a front or corner/side setback determination can complete and submit this application.
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; if an agent signs, the owner must provide a letter of authorization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Setback Determination Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the owner and applicant details, property address and legal description, zoning, present use, and requested setback determination.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the request letter, current deed, survey showing the relevant property line, and fee; add the required description and drawing if the property is unplatted.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and materials 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 Setback Determination Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block. If an agent signs, the owner must provide a letter of authorization.
- How do I submit the Setback Determination Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What must I include with the application?
- The listed requirements include a detailed letter explaining the request, a current deed, a survey showing the property and relevant property line, and the $103 fee. If the property is unplatted, attach a metes and bounds description and survey or drawing.
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