Runaway Bay, TX · Wise County
Application for a Variance
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a variance from the City of Runaway Bay’s zoning requirements.
What this form is
The application asks the City of Runaway Bay Board of Adjustment to consider a variance, including requests involving height, size, or setback requirements. It requests the property’s legal description and address, explains how the project plans differ from the Zoning Ordinance, and requires signatures. The form lists a non-refundable application fee, plan sheets, mailing labels, and postage among its requirements.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative seeking a variance from Runaway Bay zoning requirements uses this application and presents the request at the required meetings.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed by the applicant and property owner without a notary; the form asks them to sign and provide printed names and contact details.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for a Variance PDF.
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Complete And Sign
Provide the property details, explain how the project plans differ from the Zoning Ordinance, and obtain the required signatures.
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Gather Required Items
Prepare two copies of plan sheets drawn to scale, mailing labels for property owners within 200 feet, postage, and the listed application fee.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the variance application?
- No. The application has signature lines for the applicant and property owner and does not require a notary; they provide printed names and contact details.
- How do I submit the variance application?
- The form lists the city’s address and fax number but does not specify a submission method. Check the city website for current contact details.
- What does the application require?
- The listed requirements include a signed application, a $215 non-refundable fee, two copies of plan sheets drawn to scale, mailing labels for property owners within 200 feet, and postage matching the number of labels.
- Do I need to attend a meeting?
- The form says you or your representative need to attend the public hearing and Board of Adjustment meetings to present the request and answer questions.
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