West Richland, WA · Benton County
Major Variance Application
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a major variance from the City of West Richland.
What this form is
This application lets a property owner or authorized agent request a major variance and describe the hardship and circumstances supporting the request. It asks for property and applicant details, a variance report, a scaled site plan, supporting information, and written responses explaining why the variance is needed and how it would affect nearby properties. The applicant must also sign a certification.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a major variance for property in West Richland should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Community Development Department at 3100 Belmont Blvd., Suite 104, West Richland, WA 99353; the form also lists a fax number.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the statements under penalty of perjury, and the form lists no notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Major Variance Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property and applicant information and answer the major variance questions.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Include the variance report, scaled site plan, additional pertinent information, and written mitigation narrative.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the certification, then submit the application to the Community Development Department.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Major Variance Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. It includes a certification under penalty of perjury, but does not list a notarized attachment.
- Who can apply for a major variance?
- The form requests information from the property owner and, if different, the applicant. It states the applicant must be the owner, an authorized agent, or meet the listed contractor or exemption criteria.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form calls for a completed application, a title-company variance report listing owners within 600 feet, a scaled site plan, any additional pertinent information, and a written narrative about proposed mitigation.
- How do I submit the Major Variance Application?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department at 3100 Belmont Blvd., Suite 104, West Richland, WA 99353. The form also lists a fax number.
Need something notarized?
This Major Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another West Richland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.