Leonard, TX · Fannin County
Variance Request Application
This application asks a property owner or applicant to explain a requested zoning variance and its effects for review by the City of Leonard.
- 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
Use this application to request a variance from the Zoning Ordinance for a property in Leonard. It collects property details, the requested change, the proposed use, and explanations of hardship, effects on nearby properties, and other relevant circumstances. The property owner signs the application under oath before a notary; the city section records whether the request is approved or denied. The form lists a $100 filing fee.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a zoning variance for property in Leonard should complete this application and provide the requested property and hardship information.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a Texas state jurat stating “Subscribed and Sworn to before me”; the property owner signs and swears to the application before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Variance Request Application from the City of Leonard.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Complete the applicant, property, proposed change, and hardship sections, and attach a map as requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during the remote session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and filing fee to the City of Leonard.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Leonard. 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 variance application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the application during the video session, and follow the notary’s instructions for completing the jurat.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and Sworn to before me” jurat for the property owner’s signature. Sign and take the oath before the notary.
- Can a remote online notary notarize this Texas form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can conduct the notarization remotely; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for property and applicant details, the requested change and proposed use, and explanations of hardship and possible effects on surrounding properties and the public.
Other forms in Leonard
Variance Request Application in other Texas cities
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