Fairfax, VA · City of Fairfax
Special Use, Special Exception, and Variance Application Package
This 16-page land use application package is for property owners and applicants seeking a special use, special exception, or variance in the City of Fairfax.
- 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
The package combines the land use application, applicant and agent authorization letters, an affidavit, fee information, and instructions for special use, special exception, and variance requests. The City’s Zoning Office requires a complete application package and applicable supporting materials before processing a request; some requests also require a pre-application meeting. After receiving a complete package, the City evaluates the request and forwards a staff report to the appropriate review body for a public hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking a special use, special exception, or variance in the City of Fairfax use this package and submit the required materials to the Zoning Office.
Why it needs a notary
The authorization letters contain acknowledgment blocks, and the affidavit requires an oath or affirmation; all title owners, authorized applicants, and applicants signing the affidavit must appear before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application Package
Get the City of Fairfax Special Use, Special Exception, and Variance application package.
- 2
Complete the Required Forms
Fill out the application and applicable authorization letters and affidavit, following the instructions for your request.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the authorization letter or affidavit that needs notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the required documents during your online appointment and complete the notarial act.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the complete application package, required supporting materials, and filing fee to the City of Fairfax Zoning Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fairfax. 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 the authorization letters and affidavit?
- Complete the relevant sections without signing the notarial blocks. Book a commissioned online notary, then sign the authorization letter or affidavit as required during your online appointment.
- Do I need to notarize every part of the application package?
- The package includes notary blocks on the applicant and agent authorization letters and the affidavit. The form says all title owners must sign the owner authorization before a notary, and all applicants must sign and notarize the affidavit.
- Can I use online notarization for this City of Fairfax form?
- Virginia is widely credited as the first U.S. state to authorize remote online notarization, effective July 1, 2012. A commissioned online notary may perform the notarial act; confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.
- What must I submit with the notarized documents?
- The City requires a completed application package and applicable supporting materials, including the filing fee and request-specific items. The instructions say requirements vary by request and may be discussed at a required pre-application meeting.
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