Castroville, TX · Medina County
Variance Application – Zoning Board of Adjustments
Property owners and authorized applicants use this application to request relief from a Castroville zoning ordinance through the Zoning Board of Adjustments.
What this form is
This application requests a variance from a Castroville zoning ordinance and is reviewed by the Zoning Board of Adjustments. It asks for applicant and property details, the requested relief, and the reason for the request. The city requires supporting materials, including a site plan, photographs, and a findings letter; applications missing information will not be processed.
Who needs it
A property owner or an applicant authorized by the owner needs this application to request a zoning variance from the city.
How to submit it
Submit the application and required materials to the Community Development Department at 703 Paris St., Castroville, TX 78009, or [email protected]. The application lists a $200 fee.
About notarization
The owner signs and dates this application without a notary; the required owner authorization letter and findings letter are attachments, and the form does not say they must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the variance application to request relief from a Castroville zoning ordinance.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the requested variance, and have the owner sign and date the form.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the required project materials and findings letter; applicants who are not owners must also include an owner-signed authorization letter.
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Submit To The City
Send the application, attachments, and $200 fee to the Community Development Department using the address or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the variance application?
- No. The owner signs and dates this application without a notary. The form does not say the required owner authorization letter or findings letter must be notarized.
- How do I submit the variance application?
- Send the completed application, required materials, and $200 fee to the Community Development Department at 703 Paris St., Castroville, TX 78009, or [email protected].
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The requirements list a site plan, photographs, a detailed work description, applicable elevation drawings, materials information, and findings explaining the hardship. Other information may also be requested.
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