What does the Board of Appeals application do?

It lets an applicant request an appearance before the Board of Appeals and explain whether the request concerns a code requirement, code interpretation, or another reason.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and business details, the address involved, the reason for requesting an appearance, the applicant’s role, signature, and date.

Do I need a notary for the Board of Appeals application?

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; it does not identify any attachment or related sworn step.

How do I submit the Board of Appeals application?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check Garland’s website for current contact details.

Garland, TX · Dallas County

No notary required

Application to Appear Before Board of Appeals

Applicants use this form to request an appearance before Garland’s Board of Appeals and explain the reason for their request.

What this form is

This application lets an applicant request an appearance before the Board of Appeals about a code requirement, a code interpretation, or another stated reason. It asks for the applicant’s contact details, the construction or business address involved, an explanation of the request, the applicant’s role, signature, and date. The second page is for city office use.

Who needs it

A person seeking to appear before the Board of Appeals about a code requirement or interpretation for a construction or business address should complete 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; it does not identify any attachment or related sworn step.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Application to Appear Before Board of Appeals.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the requested contact and address details, explain why you are requesting an appearance, and identify your role.
3
Sign and Date
Print your name, sign the application, and enter the date.
4
Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Board of Appeals application do?: It lets an applicant request an appearance before the Board of Appeals and explain whether the request concerns a code requirement, code interpretation, or another reason.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and business details, the address involved, the reason for requesting an appearance, the applicant’s role, signature, and date.
Do I need a notary for the Board of Appeals application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; it does not identify any attachment or related sworn step.
How do I submit the Board of Appeals application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check Garland’s website for current contact details.

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This Application to Appear Before Board of Appeals doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.