West Richland, WA · Benton County
Administrative (Minor) Variance Application
Property owners or their authorized applicants use this application to request an administrative minor variance from the City of West Richland.
What this form is
This application requests an administrative minor variance for a property in West Richland. It asks applicants to identify the property and variance type, describe the circumstances and impacts, and explain why the requested deviation is the minimum necessary. The application must include a variance report, a scaled site plan, and any other information the Community Development Director deems necessary; a pre-application conference waiver is required if applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking an administrative minor variance for a West Richland property need to complete this application.
How to submit it
The form lists the Community Development Department. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; its certification is made under penalty of perjury, but no notarized attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Administrative (Minor) Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide owner and applicant details, property information, the requested variance type, and responses to the application questions.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the variance report and scaled site plan, plus other information the Community Development Director deems necessary and a waiver if applicable.
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Sign And Date
Have the applicant certify the information and sign and date the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Administrative (Minor) Variance Application request?
- It requests an administrative minor variance and asks for property details, the variance type, and information about the circumstances, impacts, and need for the deviation.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Include a title-company variance report listing owners within 600 feet and a scaled site plan. The form also calls for other information the Community Development Director deems necessary and a pre-application conference waiver, if applicable.
- Do I need a notary for the Administrative (Minor) Variance Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. Its certification is made under penalty of perjury, and no notarized attachment is listed.
- How do I submit the Administrative (Minor) Variance Application?
- The form lists the Community Development Department but does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Administrative (Minor) Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another West Richland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.