Stonecrest, GA · DeKalb County
Variance Application
The full variance packet property owners and applicants file with Stonecrest to request an exception from a zoning standard, including notarized certification pages.
- 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
Property owners who need relief from a specific zoning standard use this packet to request a variance from Stonecrest's Board of Zoning Appeals. Like the city's rezoning packet, it bundles project and ownership information with notarized applicant and owner certification pages.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a zoning variance in the City of Stonecrest.
Why it needs a notary
The 15-page packet contains eight notary fields and 'sworn to,' 'subscribed and sworn before me,' and state jurat language, so its certification pages must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Variance Application from Stonecrest's Planning & Zoning Applications page.
- 2
Complete the Case Details
Fill in the property, ownership, and variance request throughout the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the certification pages.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant and owner certifications under oath before the notary.
- 5
Submit Through the Portal
Upload the completed, notarized packet to the Citizenserve portal.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stonecrest. 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 Stonecrest variance application online?
- Complete the applicant and property-owner certification pages within the packet, then meet an online notary by video to sign them under oath.
- Do I need a notary for the variance application?
- Yes, the packet's certification pages must be sworn and subscribed before a notary.
- Who hears a variance request in Stonecrest?
- Check with the city's Planning & Zoning Department or Board of Zoning Appeals for the hearing process and deadlines.
- Can I file this online after notarizing it?
- Stonecrest processes zoning cases through the Citizenserve Online Portal; upload the notarized packet there.