Bulverde, TX · Comal County
Zoning Variance Application
A sworn application property owners file with Bulverde's Zoning Board of Adjustment to request a variance from the city's Chapter 14 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 seeking relief from a specific zoning regulation apply to the Bulverde Zoning Board of Adjustment using this form, describing the hardship that justifies the variance. The applicant or property owner signs a sworn statement acknowledged before a notary, certifying the information in the application is true.
Who needs it
Bulverde property owners or their authorized representatives requesting a zoning variance under Chapter 14 of the city's zoning ordinance.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a jurat stating the applicant 'Sworn to and subscribed before me' with a line for the notary's signature and seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Zoning Variance Application from the Bulverde Planning & Development Department.
- 2
Complete the Application and Criteria Form
Fill in applicant, property owner, and hardship information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify identity and sign while the notary observes and applies the seal.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with the required fee with Bulverde Planning & Development before the deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bulverde. 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 to notarize a Bulverde zoning variance application?
- Yes, the Zoning Board of Adjustment application requires the property owner's statement to be sworn to and subscribed before a notary.
- How do I get a zoning variance application notarized online?
- Upload the completed application, connect with a commissioned online notary by video, confirm your identity, and sign electronically.
- Who can sign this application if I am not the property owner?
- Bulverde requires a letter of authorization from the property owner when the applicant is not the owner; that letter accompanies the sworn application.
- Is online notarization accepted for Bulverde Board of Adjustment filings?
- Texas recognizes acknowledgments and jurats from commissioned online notaries; check with the city if unsure before your hearing date.