Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County
Zoning Adjustment Application Packet
This packet is for property owners and applicants seeking a Phoenix zoning variance or use permit, and includes an affidavit that the applicant or representative must notarize after notifying required parties.
- 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 packet to request a variance from a development standard or a use permit for a use allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. It includes the application worksheet, ownership verification form, submission instructions, notification letter template, and affidavit of notification. The applicant must mail notices at least 15 calendar days before the hearing and provide the completed notarized affidavit, notification letter, and list of notified parties to the Planning and Development Department at least one day before the hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants and representatives seeking a Phoenix zoning variance or use permit must submit the packet and complete its notification requirements.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes an acknowledgment block in the Affidavit of Notification; the applicant or representative signs before the notary to attest that required notices were mailed or delivered.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Packet
Download the Zoning Adjustment Application Packet and review its application, notification, and submission requirements.
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Complete the Forms
Fill out the worksheet and ownership verification form, prepare required materials, and complete the notification process and affidavit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary session for the Affidavit of Notification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit before a commissioned online notary over live audio-video.
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Submit to the City
Provide the notarized affidavit and required notification documents to Phoenix Planning and Development at least one day before the hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Phoenix. 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 notarize the Affidavit of Notification?
- Complete the required notification steps and affidavit, then book a Rush Notary session. Sign the affidavit before a commissioned online notary over live audio-video.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application packet?
- The packet’s notary block is on the Affidavit of Notification. The applicant or representative signs that affidavit before a notary; the other packet materials have no notary block shown.
- Can I use an online notary for this Phoenix form?
- Arizona has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since July 2020 (A.R.S. §41-371 et seq.) and recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries of other states (A.R.S. §33-501). Confirm with the city/town if unsure.
- When must I provide the notarized affidavit to the city?
- The packet says to provide the notarized affidavit, completed notification letter with attachments, and list of notified names and addresses to the Planning and Development Department at least one day before the hearing.