Melissa, TX · Collin County
Appeal to the Board of Adjustment (Variance Request)
A notarized appeal property owners file with the City of Melissa Board of Adjustment to request a zoning variance from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
- 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 in Melissa who need relief from a zoning requirement must file this appeal explaining how their request meets the legal hardship standard for a variance. When the applicant is not the property owner, the form's owner-authorization section on page 3 must be sworn to and notarized to confirm the property owner supports the request.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized representatives seeking a zoning variance from the City of Melissa Board of Adjustment.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner authorization section must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary public when the applicant is not the property owner.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Appeal to the Board of Adjustment from the City of Melissa Residential Permits page.
- 2
Explain the Hardship
Address each of the four variance conditions in the appeal.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and swear to the owner authorization before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized appeal to Melissa Planning & Zoning for the Board hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Melissa. 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 this form notarized?
- Yes — when the applicant is not the property owner, the owner authorization section must be sworn to and notarized.
- How do I get my variance appeal notarized online?
- Upload the completed 3-page appeal, verify your identity, and sign live on video with a commissioned online notary.
- What must I prove to get a variance?
- You must show the request does not violate the ordinance's intent, meets a hardship not of your own making, and reflects conditions peculiar to your property.
- Can an online notary handle a Melissa variance appeal?
- Texas recognizes remote online notarization for sworn statements like this, but check with the city if unsure about their Board of Adjustment process.