Fredericksburg, TX · Gillespie County

No notary required

Water Variance Application

Fredericksburg applicants use this form to request a variance for specified water uses, such as new landscaping, pool filling, or watering across combined lots.

What this form is

Use this application to request a water variance for new landscaping or lawn, filling or refilling a pool or jacuzzi-style pool, or watering multiple lots platted into one lot. It asks for applicant and property details, the type and reason for the variance, and information specific to the request. A $100 permit fee is required.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a variance for new landscaping, pool filling or refilling, or watering multiple lots platted into one lot should use this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $100 permit fee.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Water Variance Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Enter applicant and property details, select a variance type, and describe the need for the variance.

  3. 3

    Gather Any Required Attachment

    For a variance involving multiple lots platted into one lot, provide the original plat showing the lots combined into one lot.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $100 permit fee.

Frequently asked questions

What types of water variances can I request?
The form lists requests for new landscaping or lawn, pool or jacuzzi-style pool filling or refilling, and watering multiple lots platted into one lot.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant contact information, the property address, application date, variance type, and reason. Depending on the request, it also asks for dates, water volume, or a requested watering day.
Do I need a notary for the Water Variance Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How do I submit the Water Variance Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $100 permit fee.

Need something notarized?

This Water Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.