Do I need a notary for the zoning variance application?

No. The application requires signatures and dates, but does not require a notary. It lists ownership and authorization documents as possible supporting materials without saying they must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the zoning variance application?

Submit the completed application, applicable fee, and required materials to Decatur Development Services at 1601 S. State St., Decatur, TX 76234.

What materials does the checklist require?

The checklist calls for the universal application, applicable fees, a justification letter, proof of ownership, lien information, a location map, and a site plan if applicable. It also requests required plans and PDF documentation.

What must a zoning variance justification explain?

The letter must explain how the request meets the four listed conditions, including that the hardship is not self-induced and does not result from the applicant’s action.

Decatur, TX · Wise County

No notary required

Zoning Board of Adjustment Variance Checklist and Universal Application

Property owners or their authorized agents use this application and checklist to request a zoning variance or another listed development application in Decatur.

What this form is

This checklist and universal application are for zoning variance requests and other listed development applications handled by Decatur Development Services. The form asks for project, property, owner, applicant, and lienholder information, and lists supporting materials such as a justification letter, proof of ownership, and plans when applicable. Variance applicants must explain how their request meets the four stated conditions.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized agents seeking a zoning variance or another development application listed on the form should complete it.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required materials to City of Decatur Development Services, 1601 S. State St., Decatur, TX 76234. The form says to include the applicable fee and make checks payable to the City of Decatur.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it calls for supporting ownership and authorization documents but does not state that they must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the checklist and universal application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Select the application type and fill in the project, property, applicant, owner, and lienholder information that applies.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include the applicable fee, justification letter, proof of ownership, lien information, location map, and any applicable plans or survey.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign the application and checklist, then submit them with the required materials to Decatur Development Services.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the zoning variance application?: No. The application requires signatures and dates, but does not require a notary. It lists ownership and authorization documents as possible supporting materials without saying they must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the zoning variance application?: Submit the completed application, applicable fee, and required materials to Decatur Development Services at 1601 S. State St., Decatur, TX 76234.
What materials does the checklist require?: The checklist calls for the universal application, applicable fees, a justification letter, proof of ownership, lien information, a location map, and a site plan if applicable. It also requests required plans and PDF documentation.
What must a zoning variance justification explain?: The letter must explain how the request meets the four listed conditions, including that the hardship is not self-induced and does not result from the applicant’s action.

Need something notarized?

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