Canyon, TX · Randall County
Zoning Variance Application
This application asks the City of Canyon Zoning Board of Adjustment to approve a zoning variance and is completed by the applicant, with property-owner information and signature when applicable.
- 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 form to request a variance from the City of Canyon Zoning Board of Adjustment. Provide property, applicant, and variance-request details, and include a site plan, plot plan, or drawing plus any other materials needed to explain the request. The application lists fees for filing and notices and says each request must be submitted at least 30 days before a board meeting.
Who needs it
A person seeking a zoning variance in Canyon must complete this application, and a property owner who is not the applicant must also authorize the application by signing.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate Texas jurat blocks for the applicant and, when the owner is not the applicant, the property owner; each signer swears the statements are true before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the City of Canyon variance application and review its fields, fees, and submittal requirements.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property and applicant details, describe the requested variance, and complete owner information if applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the required sworn statement or statements.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the applicable statements during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the required plans and supporting materials, then submit the application and fees to the City of Canyon at least 30 days before the meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Canyon. 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 the variance application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to your statements during the video session, and follow the notary’s instructions for the completed document.
- Do I need the property owner to sign?
- If the property owner is not the applicant, the form says the owner must sign to authorize the applicant or an authorized representative to apply and appear before the Board.
- Can a remote online notarization be used for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. The form has sworn statements and jurat blocks; confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized application.
- What supporting materials does the city request?
- The form lists a site plan, plot plan, or drawing showing the requested variance, along with any other information—such as maps, drawings, or pictures—needed to explain the request.
Zoning Variance Application in other Texas cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.