Forest Hill, TX · Tarrant County
City Council Sign Variance Application
This packet lets a property owner or applicant request a sign variance from the Forest Hill City Council and includes an owner affidavit that must be acknowledged before a notary.
- 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
The packet asks for applicant and property details, the zoning district, the ordinance section involved, any prior application history, and reasons for the requested variance. The city’s instructions call for a completed application, a site plan, a letter to the City Council, a completed owner affidavit, and any other helpful information; the listed fee is $500. The affidavit certifies ownership and awareness of the application.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a sign variance from the Forest Hill City Council needs this packet and the supporting materials listed in its instructions.
Why it needs a notary
The owner affidavit contains an acknowledgment before a notary; the property owner or owners named in the affidavit sign it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the City Council Sign Variance Packet and Application.
- 2
Fill Out The Forms
Complete the application and owner affidavit, and prepare the site plan, letter, and other materials described in the instructions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owner or owners sign the affidavit before the notary during the online video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed packet and listed supporting materials to the City Secretary.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Forest Hill. 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 complete the owner affidavit?
- The owner or owners certify they own the property and are aware of the application, then sign the affidavit before a notary. Include it with the application materials listed by the city.
- Do I need to submit other materials with the application?
- The instructions list a site plan, a letter to the City Council, the completed owner affidavit, and any other information that may help explain the request. The listed fee is $500.
- Can I use an online notary for the owner affidavit?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. You can sign before a commissioned online notary during a video session.
- What if I am unsure which materials the city requires?
- The packet lists required supporting materials and asks for any other helpful information; confirm with the city if unsure.
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