Santa Fe, TX · Galveston County
Board of Adjustment Variance or Appeal Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a variance or appeal a zoning decision to the Santa Fe Board of Adjustment.
What this form is
This application lets an applicant request a variance or appeal a decision by the Santa Fe Zoning Officer concerning the city's zoning ordinance. It asks for applicant and property owner information, the subject property's address and legal description, and details about the request and any hardship. The application also requests drawings and photos and lists a $900 filing fee.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a zoning variance or appealing a Zoning Officer decision for property in Santa Fe should complete this application and its required information form.
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 without a notary; the property owner may instead provide a notarized letter of authorization in lieu of a signed application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Board of Adjustment Variance or Appeal Application and its required information form.
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Complete The Forms
Provide applicant, owner, and property information, then describe the variance or appeal and answer the required questions.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include reproducible drawings and photos to support the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Board of Adjustment application request?
- It requests applicant and property owner details, information about the property and the variance or appeal, and drawings and photos supporting the application.
- Do I need a notary for the Board of Adjustment application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. The property owner may provide a notarized letter of authorization instead of signing the application.
- How do I submit the Board of Adjustment application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $900 filing fee.
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This Board of Adjustment Variance or Appeal Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.