How do I submit a Santa Clara variance application?

Complete the application, provide the required plat map and plot plan, and submit all required documents by the deadline listed on the form before the committee meeting.

Do I need to notify nearby property owners?

If the request is denied by the TRC Committee and you appeal to the Planning Commission, the form says owners within 500 feet must be notified by mail at least three days before the hearing.

Can I sign the applicant affidavit online?

Utah allows remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. You must take the oath and sign the affidavit during the notarial session.

Which documents should accompany this application?

The form calls for a plat map from the County Recorder’s Office and a plot plan showing the request and related features, such as buildings, structures, and driveways. Confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.

Santa Clara, UT · Washington County

Variance Application

Santa Clara property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a waiver or modification of a Land Use Ordinance requirement for a property.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize

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

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What this form is

The application asks for the property’s legal description, a plat map, a plot plan, and written responses to five conditions the city considers when reviewing a variance request. Santa Clara requires applicants to submit the completed application and required materials by the stated deadline before a Technical Review Committee meeting; applicants appealing a denial may request Planning Commission review.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent seeking a waiver or modification of a Santa Clara Land Use Ordinance requirement for a specific property should file this application.

Why it needs a notary

The applicant affidavit has a “Sworn before me” jurat; each property owner or authorized agent signing the affidavit must take the oath and sign before the notary.

How to get this notarized

1
Download the Application
Get Santa Clara’s variance application and review its submission deadlines and supporting-document requirements.
2
Complete the Application
Describe the property and request, respond to all five variance conditions, and gather the required plat map and plot plan.
3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notary session for the applicant affidavit, which requires an oath.
4
Sign on Video
Take the oath and sign the affidavit during your online notary session.
5
Submit to the City
Submit the signed application and required materials to Santa Clara by the deadline stated on the form.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Santa Clara. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 submit a Santa Clara variance application?: Complete the application, provide the required plat map and plot plan, and submit all required documents by the deadline listed on the form before the committee meeting.
Do I need to notify nearby property owners?: If the request is denied by the TRC Committee and you appeal to the Planning Commission, the form says owners within 500 feet must be notified by mail at least three days before the hearing.
Can I sign the applicant affidavit online?: Utah allows remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. You must take the oath and sign the affidavit during the notarial session.
Which documents should accompany this application?: The form calls for a plat map from the County Recorder’s Office and a plot plan showing the request and related features, such as buildings, structures, and driveways. Confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.

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