Madison, WI · Dane County
Commercial Building Code Variance Application
Commercial building owners use this application to petition the City of Madison for a building code variance, providing project details, supporting materials, and a notarized owner verification.
- 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
This form lets a commercial building owner petition the City of Madison for a variance from building code requirements. The application asks for the project address and description, details about the requested variance, and supporting materials such as a fire department position statement and floor plan. The city says the petition is valid only when notarized and accompanied by the review fee and any required position statements.
Who needs it
A commercial building owner seeking a building code variance from the City of Madison must submit this application and complete the owner verification.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn jurat: the owner petitioner signs and swears the verification before a notary public, who completes the subscribed-and-sworn block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Madison Commercial Building Code Variance Application.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the project and owner details, prepare the required supporting materials, and complete the owner verification without signing it yet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your ID, appear by video, and sign and swear to the owner verification when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application with the review fee and required position statements and attachments to the City of Madison.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Madison. 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 must sign the commercial building variance petition?
- The form says the petitioner must be the building owner. Tenants, agents, contractors, and attorneys may not sign unless a Power of Attorney is submitted with the petition.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The form states the petition is valid only if notarized, and the owner verification must be completed in the presence of a notary public.
- How do I complete the notarized owner verification online?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the verification during the video session, and submit the application and required materials to the city.
- What materials must accompany the variance application?
- The form lists a statement of non-conforming conditions and proposed equivalencies, a fire department position statement, and a floor plan identifying the affected area. It also requires the review fee.
- Can this form be notarized remotely?
- Wisconsin permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city or village if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized application.