San Marcos, TX · Hays County

No notary required

Subdivision / Zoning Variance Application

Property owners or their agents use this application to request a variance from a requirement of the San Marcos Land Development Code.

What this form is

The application requests a zoning or subdivision variance from a specified Land Development Code requirement. It asks for applicant, owner, and property details, the requested variance and supporting responses to variance considerations; it also includes owner authorization and notification requirements. The form lists a $788 filing fee and $15 technology fee, and its checklist identifies additional materials that may be requested.

Who needs it

Property owners or their agents seeking a zoning or subdivision variance from a San Marcos Land Development Code requirement use this application.

How to submit it

Apply online at MGOCONNECT.ORG. The form lists Planning & Development Services at 630 East Hopkins, San Marcos, Texas 78666, and a $788 filing fee plus a $15 technology fee.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires owner and agent authorization signatures and does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Subdivision / Zoning Variance Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter applicant, owner, property, and variance information, and respond to the variance consideration questions.

  3. 3

    Gather Checklist Items

    Review the checklist for requested materials, which may include written statements, illustrations, notification authorization, or owner authorization.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Apply online at MGOCONNECT.ORG. The form lists a $788 filing fee and a $15 technology fee.

Frequently asked questions

What is the San Marcos variance application for?
It is used to request a variance from a specified zoning or subdivision requirement of the San Marcos Land Development Code.
Who uses this application?
A property owner or agent seeking a variance may complete it. The form requests applicant, owner, property, and variance details, along with responses to variance considerations.
Do I need a notary for the San Marcos variance application?
No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It includes owner and agent authorization signatures, but does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the San Marcos variance application?
The form says to apply online at MGOCONNECT.ORG. It lists a $788 filing fee and a $15 technology fee.

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