Leander, TX · Williamson County
Variance Application Submittal Packet
The application, checklist, and owner's affidavit required to request a zoning variance or special exception from the City of Leander.
- 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
Property owners seeking a variance or special exception from Leander's zoning ordinance submit this Variance Application Submittal Packet to Development Services. Because the packet includes an owner's affidavit supporting the variance request, Texas practice requires that affidavit to be sworn and acknowledged before a notary before the Board of Adjustment will consider it.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant requesting a zoning variance or special exception in Leander.
Why it needs a notary
The packet's owner's affidavit includes a notary acknowledgment block that must be completed before a notary before submittal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Variance Application Submittal Packet from Leander's Forms, Permits & Applications page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Select the type of variance requested and complete the project information sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the video call, verify your identity, and sign the owner's affidavit while the notary watches and notarizes it.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized packet to Leander Development Services for Board of Adjustment review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Leander. 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 notarize a Leander variance application?
- Complete the Variance Application Submittal Packet, then sign the owner's affidavit before a commissioned online notary via video.
- Do I need a notary for a variance application?
- Yes, the packet's owner's affidavit includes a notary acknowledgment block that must be completed before the Board of Adjustment will hear the request.
- Who signs the variance application?
- The property owner, or an authorized agent with documented authority, signs the affidavit supporting the variance request.
- Can I notarize this application online?
- Yes, Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, so a commissioned online notary can witness your signature by video.
- What if Leander requires the notarized original at submittal?
- Check with the city if unsure, since Development Services may require the notarized original be included in the submittal package.