Poteet, TX · Atascosa County
Ordinance Variance Application
A property owner's sworn application asking the Poteet City Council to waive or adjust a specific zoning or building ordinance requirement for a hardship-affected parcel.
- 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 cannot meet a City of Poteet zoning or building ordinance requirement because of special conditions unique to their lot can apply for a variance. The owner's statement authorizing the variance request and certifying the information is true and correct must be signed and sworn before a notary public in the jurat block printed on the application.
Who needs it
Property owners in Poteet seeking a waiver or adjustment of a specific City Ordinance requirement, such as lot size, setback, or coverage rules.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a printed State of Texas / County jurat requiring the owner's signature to be subscribed and sworn before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Ordinance Variance Application PDF from the City of Poteet website.
- 2
Complete Property and Owner Details
Fill in the property information, current zoning, and the specific variance requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and swear the owner authorization before the notary during the live session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application and fee to the Poteet Building Official before the filing deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Poteet. 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
- Do I need my Poteet variance application notarized?
- Yes. The owner's authorization on the Ordinance Variance Application ends in a jurat requiring the signature to be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Complete the property, owner, and requested-variance sections, then book a commissioned online notary who verifies your ID and witnesses your signature by live video.
- What counts as an unnecessary hardship for a variance?
- The property must have special conditions, like restricted shape or slope, that prevent it from being developed under the standard ordinance; financial or self-created hardships do not qualify.
- When is the Poteet variance application due?
- Completed applications must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m. the Tuesday before the scheduled City Council meeting.
- Where do I submit the notarized application?
- Submit it to the City of Poteet Building Official at 491 Ave. H; check with the city if unsure of current submission steps.