Maine, WI · Marathon County
Zoning Variance Petition
This petition requests a variance from Village of Maine zoning requirements and is filed by a property applicant seeking permission to deviate from those requirements.
- 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 form to identify the property, describe its zoning and current use, explain the requested variance, and certify under oath that the application and attachments are accurate. The applicant submits the petition and fee to the Village Zoning Administrator, with a site plan and a list of nearby landowners. The Village schedules a hearing for the Board of Appeals to consider the request.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a variance from Village of Maine zoning requirements must submit this petition to the Village Zoning Administrator.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the certification under oath before the notary; the form provides a subscribed-and-sworn-to block for the notary’s signature and commission expiration.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Petition
Get the Village of Maine Zoning Variance Petition.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property and applicant details, explain the variance request, and prepare the required site plan and nearby landowner list.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization and confirm the Village accepts remote notarization for this form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant certification under oath during the online notary session.
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Submit to the Village
Send the completed petition, attachments, and application fee to the Village Zoning Administrator.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Maine. 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 zoning variance petition?
- Complete the petition, attach the required site plan and nearby landowner list, and submit it with the application fee to the Village Zoning Administrator.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The applicant’s certification is sworn, and the form includes a subscribed-and-sworn-to section for the notary.
- Can I notarize this petition online?
- Wisconsin permits its notaries to perform online notarizations under Wis. Stat. §140.145. Check with the Village that it accepts remote completion of this petition’s notary block; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What attachments does the petition require?
- The form asks for a site plan with detailed property and proposed-variance information, plus names and addresses of landowners within 100 feet of the property boundaries.