Forest Hill, TX · Tarrant County
Zoning Board of Adjustment Variance Application
A property owner's application to the Forest Hill Zoning Board of Adjustment requesting a variance from a zoning ordinance requirement, with a notarized owner affidavit.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Forest Hill · Forest Hill, Tarrant County, Texas
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- foresthilltx.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
Forest Hill homeowners and businesses seeking relief from a zoning rule, such as a setback or lot-coverage requirement, file this variance packet with the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The packet includes an Owner Affidavit certifying sole ownership of the property, which must be signed and acknowledged before a notary as part of the submittal.
Who needs it
Property owners in Forest Hill requesting a zoning variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Zoning Board of Adjustment Variance packet from Forest Hill's Permits & Applications page.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill out the applicant information, property details, and reason for the variance request.
- 3
Book Online Notarization
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the Owner Affidavit before the commissioned online notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized packet and supporting documents to the Forest Hill Planning Office.
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
- Do I need a notary for the Forest Hill variance application?
- Yes. The Owner Affidavit portion of the variance packet must be signed before a notary under a Texas jurat before Forest Hill will process your request.
- How do I get the Owner Affidavit notarized online?
- Book an online notarization session, upload the completed affidavit, and sign in front of a commissioned online notary over video.
- Can someone other than the property owner sign the affidavit?
- The affidavit certifies the sole owner(s) of the property; check with Forest Hill's Planning Office if title is held by a trust, LLC, or multiple parties.
- Does Rush Notary submit the form to the city for me?
- No, after notarization you submit the completed packet directly to Forest Hill's Planning Office with the rest of your variance application.
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