Dripping Springs, TX · Hays County
Alternative Standard, Special Exception, Variance, or Waiver Application
This application asks property owners or their representatives to request an alternative standard, special exception, variance, or waiver from the City of Dripping Springs and provide project and hardship information.
- 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 an alternative standard, special exception, variance, or waiver and describe the applicable code section, hardship, and how the project will mitigate or offset effects. The City requests property and applicant information, an acknowledged owner signature, supporting materials, and applicable fees; incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives seeking an alternative standard, special exception, variance, or waiver from the City of Dripping Springs should file this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary in the applicant signature section; the property owner or authorized signer signs and acknowledges the instrument before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Alternative Standard, Special Exception, Variance, or Waiver Application from the City of Dripping Springs.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide owner, applicant, and property information; select the request type and describe the request, hardship, and mitigation.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant signature acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and acknowledge the application before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the notarized application, applicable fee, and checklist materials when submitting your request to the City.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dripping Springs. 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 this application notarized online?
- Complete the application, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign the acknowledgment during the video session. Include the notarized application with the required supporting materials.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary in the applicant signature section, and the checklist calls for a completed application with required signatures and notarization.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can take the acknowledgment by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The checklist identifies the application fee, digital copies, billing contact form, photographs, map or site plan or plat, ownership proof, and other applicable materials. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
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