Balch Springs, TX · Dallas County
Application for Variance
Property applicants use this application to ask the Board of Adjustments to grant a zoning variance and explain how the request meets stated conditions.
What this form is
Use this application to appeal to the Board of Adjustments for a variance under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. It asks for property, applicant, and, when applicable, owner and tenant information; a separate metes and bounds description; the requested variance; and explanations addressing four hardship conditions. The form lists a $500 application fee.
Who needs it
A property applicant seeking a variance from the Board of Adjustments completes this application and explains how the request meets the stated conditions.
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 document is signed and dated without a notary; the form asks the applicant to certify that the statements are true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Variance PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property and applicant information, describe the variance request, and address each stated hardship condition.
- 3
Gather The Property Description
Provide the separate metes and bounds description requested on the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Application for Variance ask for?
- It asks for property and applicant details, the requested variance, and explanations of how the request meets four stated hardship conditions.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Variance?
- No. The form has no notary block; the applicant certifies the statements and signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Application for Variance?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What fee does the application list?
- The application lists a $500 fee.