Flagstaff, AZ · Coconino County
Board of Adjustment Variance Application
This 12-page application packet is for property owners and applicants seeking a Flagstaff Board of Adjustment variance from zoning district 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
Flagstaff requires this application packet for a variance request, with a pre-application meeting required before submittal. The packet includes a project narrative, plans, notification materials, and two affidavits that must be completed and notarized: one confirming notice to affected property owners and one confirming sign posting. The notarized affidavits are due to the Zoning Code Manager at least 15 days before the Board of Adjustment hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking a Flagstaff zoning variance must submit the application and required materials, including the notarized notification and sign-posting affidavits.
Why it needs a notary
The notification and sign-posting affidavits each contain a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, which the applicant or representative signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the City of Flagstaff Board of Adjustment variance application packet and review its checklist and attachments.
- 2
Complete The Application
Attend the required pre-application meeting, complete the application, and prepare the narrative and supporting materials listed in the packet.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a live audio-video session with a commissioned online notary for the two affidavits.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the notification and sign-posting affidavits during the session before the notary completes the jurats.
- 5
Submit To The City
Provide the completed, notarized affidavits to the Zoning Code Manager at least 15 days before the Board of Adjustment hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Flagstaff. 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
- Which parts of the variance packet need notarization?
- The packet includes an Affidavit of Notifications to Affected Property Owners and an Affidavit of Sign Posting. Each has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- How do I get the affidavits notarized online?
- Complete the affidavits, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the live audio-video session. Provide the notarized forms to the Zoning Code Manager as required.
- Do I need to notarize the variance application itself?
- The packet identifies the notification and sign-posting affidavits as the forms that must be notarized. The application signature lines do not show a notary block; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can a remote online notary notarize these affidavits?
- Arizona has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since July 2020, and recognizes notarial acts by notaries of other states. Rush Notary sessions are conducted by a commissioned online notary over live audio-video.