Dripping Springs, TX · Hays County
Variance Application for Sign Variances
A notarized application property owners and applicants file to request a variance from the City's sign regulations, acknowledged before a notary as part of the formal application.
- 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 or business owners in Dripping Springs who want a sign that does not meet the standard sign ordinance must apply for a variance through the City's conditional use permit process. The application requires the applicant to sign a statutory acknowledgment before a notary, confirming the statements in the application, before the City's Board of Adjustment will hear the case.
Who needs it
Property owners, business owners, or their authorized applicants seeking a variance from Dripping Springs' sign regulations.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a statutory acknowledgment ('This instrument was acknowledged before me on...') that a notary public must complete before the City accepts the variance request.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Variance Application for Sign Variances from the City of Dripping Springs Forms page.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, sign, and deed record information required for the conditional use permit process.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Verify Your Identity
Present a valid photo ID to the notary during the video call.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign the acknowledgment while the notary watches live and completes the notarization.
- 6
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with Dripping Springs Planning for your Board of Adjustment hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dripping Springs. 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 get my Dripping Springs sign variance application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book an online notarization session where a commissioned online notary verifies your ID and witnesses your signature over live video.
- Do I need a notary for a sign variance application?
- Yes. The application includes a statutory acknowledgment that a notary public must complete before the City will process the variance request.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this Dripping Springs form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, and acknowledgments taken by a commissioned online notary are accepted for this kind of city filing. Check with the City of Dripping Springs if you are unsure.
- Who signs the sign variance application?
- The property owner or the applicant named on the form signs the acknowledgment before the notary.
- What do I need for my video notarization appointment?
- A valid government-issued photo ID and the completed, unsigned application — you will sign it live on camera in front of the online notary.