Martinsburg, WV · Berkeley County
Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Application
This application requests a zoning variance from Martinsburg’s Board of Zoning Appeals and is filed by an appellant seeking relief for a property in the city.
- 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
Use this seven-page application to request a variance from Martinsburg’s Board of Zoning Appeals. The appellant provides property and project details, explains how the request meets the listed criteria, and submits supporting information and the $400 fee by the application deadline. The form says incomplete applications will not be accepted; when the appellant is not the owner, the owner’s affidavit on page three must also be submitted.
Who needs it
An appellant seeking a zoning variance for property in Martinsburg must complete the application and submit it with supporting information and the required fee.
Why it needs a notary
The appellant signs the sworn statement on page two before a notary; if the appellant is not the owner, the owner signs the page-three ownership affidavit before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Martinsburg Board of Zoning Appeals variance application and review its instructions and deadlines.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter the appellant, owner, and project details, explain the requested variance, and answer each listed criterion.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session for the appellant’s sworn statement and, when applicable, the owner’s affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable statement in the online notary session and complete the notarial act.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, supporting information, and fee by the application deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Martinsburg. 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 submit a Martinsburg variance application?
- Complete the application, provide responses to each variance criterion, and submit it with supporting information and the $400 fee by the listed deadline.
- Do I need to notarize this variance application?
- Yes. The appellant’s statement includes a sworn-to notary block. If the appellant is not the owner, the owner’s affidavit also has a notary block.
- Can I sign the sworn statement with an online notary?
- West Virginia law recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state. A commissioned online notary may notarize remotely; confirm the receiving office accepts the format.
- What if the appellant is not the property owner?
- The form says the owner’s affidavit on page three must be submitted with the application when the appellant is not the owner. The owner completes and signs that affidavit before a notary.
- Where should I confirm submission details?
- The form directs applicants to submit the application, supporting information, and fee by the deadline. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.