Colfax, WA · Whitman County
Petition for Variance
This application asks the City of Colfax Board of Adjustment to consider a property variance and is filed by the applicant with the required supporting materials.
- 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 petition asks the City of Colfax Board of Adjustment to approve specified changes to property requirements, such as setbacks, and requires a detailed description of the variance requested. The city requires a complete application and supporting materials before it proceeds with technical analysis, including a letter to the board, property maps, a legal description, nearby property addresses, and the fee. The packet also includes an owner’s affidavit when the applicant is not the property owner.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants seeking a variance from property requirements submit this petition and the listed supporting materials to the City of Colfax.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a notarial acknowledgment for the owner’s authorization; the property owner or authorized signer named in that block signs before a notary when required.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the City of Colfax Petition for Variance and review its application procedure and submittal requirements.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property information, describe the requested variance, and gather the letter, maps, legal description, nearby property addresses, and fee.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If the owner’s affidavit applies, arrange a commissioned online notary for the owner’s authorization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the owner’s authorization during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required materials to the City of Colfax.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Colfax. 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
- Who needs to file this petition?
- Applicants seeking a property variance in Colfax file the petition with the required materials. The packet says the owner’s affidavit is required when the applicant is not the property owner.
- Do I need to have the petition notarized?
- The form includes a notarial acknowledgment for the owner’s authorization and says a notary is required for the owner’s affidavit when the applicant is not the owner.
- How do I sign the owner’s authorization online?
- Book a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video session when directed. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept remote notarization for this filing.
- What materials does the city require with the petition?
- The packet lists a letter to the Board of Adjustment, a legal description and plot map, names and mailing addresses for properties within 300 feet, and a $250 non-refundable application fee.