Royse City, TX · Rockwall County

No notary required

Zoning Board of Adjustment Variance Application

Property owners or their agents use this application to request a zoning variance from Royse City's Zoning Board of Adjustment.

What this form is

This application asks the applicant to identify the property and the ordinance sections involved, describe the requested variance, and explain the conditions or circumstances supporting the request. The submittal checklist calls for a building permit application with denial documents, a property map or recent survey, written owner authorization when the applicant is not the owner, and a $500 filing fee. Applicants or their representatives must attend the scheduled public hearing.

Who needs it

A property owner or agent seeking a zoning variance or special exception from Royse City's Zoning Board of Adjustment needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit all necessary documents to the Planning and Zoning Officer. The checklist lists a $500 filing fee and requires supporting documents, including a property map or recent survey.

About notarization

No notary is required; the application text lists no sworn or notarized attachment and provides no separate signing or dating instruction.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Get the Zoning Board of Adjustment Variance Application and its submittal checklist.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide applicant and property information, identify the ordinance sections and requested variance, and explain the grounds for the request.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include the building permit application with denial documents, a property map or recent survey, and written owner authorization if applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit all necessary documents to the Planning and Zoning Officer and include the $500 filing fee listed on the checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Adjustment Variance Application?
No. This application has no notary block, and the checklist does not identify a sworn or notarized attachment. The provided text gives no separate signing or dating instruction.
How do I submit the variance application?
Submit all necessary documents to the Planning and Zoning Officer. The checklist lists a $500 filing fee and requires supporting materials, including a property map or recent survey.
What documents does the variance application checklist require?
The checklist calls for a building permit application with denial documents, the completed variance application, a $500 filing fee, and a property map or recent survey. Written owner authorization is required when the applicant is not the owner of record.
Do I have to attend a public hearing?
Yes. The application states that all applicants or their representatives must be present at the scheduled public hearing to present their case.

Need something notarized?

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