El Paso, TX · El Paso County
Zoning Board of Adjustment Application
A property owner's application to the El Paso Zoning Board of Adjustment requesting a special exception or variance, which the city requires be signed and notarized.
- 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 zoning requirement — a setback, height limit, or use restriction — file this application with the El Paso Planning and Inspections Department. The form requires the property owner's contact and parcel information, a description of the special exception or variance requested, and an attestation that the statements are true, signed under a Texas notarial acknowledgment.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized representatives in El Paso seeking a zoning variance or special exception before the Board of Adjustment.
Why it needs a notary
The form itself states the application must be notarized with the property owner's signature and includes a full Texas acknowledgment jurat block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Zoning Board of Adjustment Application PDF from the City of El Paso website.
- 2
Fill in Your Details
Complete owner, parcel, and variance request information on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the application before a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application to the El Paso Planning and Inspections Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from El Paso. 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 my El Paso Board of Adjustment application?
- Yes, the City of El Paso requires the property owner's signature on this application to be notarized before submission to the Planning and Inspections Department.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Download the form, fill it out, then book a session with a commissioned online notary who will verify your ID and witness your signature over video.
- Can I use a variance application signed outside Texas?
- Texas law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries commissioned in other states, but check with the city if unsure whether they'll accept it.
- Who can request a variance from El Paso zoning rules?
- The property owner or an authorized representative may apply for a special exception or variance to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.