Decatur, TX · Wise County
Sign Variance Checklist and Universal Application
Decatur property owners or authorized agents use this application and checklist to request a variance from the city’s sign regulations.
What this form is
The packet combines a sign variance checklist with Decatur’s universal application and asks applicants to explain how their request meets the stated variance criteria. It requests project, property, applicant, owner, and lien-holder information, along with supporting documents such as a location map, proof of ownership, and a letter of explanation. The city reviews applications through the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a variance from Decatur’s sign regulations should complete and submit this application packet.
How to submit it
Submit the signed application, checklist, required documents, and appropriate fees to Development Services at 1601 S. State St., Decatur, TX 76234. The form requests electronic PDF documentation or an email containing the required documents.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form calls for signatures but does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Sign Variance Checklist and Universal Application PDF.
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Complete And Sign
Fill in the project and applicant information, complete the sign variance explanation, review the checklist, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Documents
Prepare the required letter, location map, proof of ownership, lien information, and a site plan if applicable; include required plats or plans.
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Submit To Development Services
Submit the signed packet, supporting documents, and appropriate fees to Development Services using the details on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Sign Variance application?
- No. The application calls for signatures and dates but does not require a notary or identify an attachment that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Sign Variance application?
- Submit the signed application, checklist, required documents, and appropriate fees to Development Services at 1601 S. State St., Decatur, TX 76234. The form requests electronic PDF documentation or an email containing the required documents.
- What documents must accompany a Sign Variance application?
- The checklist calls for a letter explaining and justifying the request, a location map, proof of ownership, lien information, and a site plan if applicable. The universal application also lists required plats or plans.
- Who considers a Sign Variance application?
- The form says the Planning and Zoning Commission reviews the application and the City Council considers it. The City Council hears appeals, variances, and special exceptions regarding sign regulations.
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This Sign Variance Checklist and Universal Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.