Arlington, TX · Tarrant County
Zoning Board of Adjustment Application
The application property owners and their agents file with Arlington's Zoning Board of Adjustment to request a variance, special exception, or an appeal of an administrative decision.
- 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
This application starts the process for a variance, appeal, or special exception before Arlington's Zoning Board of Adjustment under the city's Unified Development Code. The owner (and any authorized agent) must file a signed and notarized Owner Certification and Disclosure of Interest, required by the city's Code of Ethics for anyone seeking board or commission action on a property.
Who needs it
Property owners, or an agent acting for them, requesting a zoning variance, special exception, or appeal of an administrative decision in Arlington.
Why it needs a notary
The form's Notary Statement requires both the owner's and the agent's signatures to be individually acknowledged before a notary using standard Texas jurat language.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Zoning Board of Adjustment Application PDF from the city site.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the request information, owner information, and disclosure-of-interest sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the notary statement live in front of a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application to Arlington's One Start Development Center.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Arlington. 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 — Arlington's Zoning Board of Adjustment application requires the owner's (and agent's, if any) signature on the Owner Certification and Disclosure of Interest to be notarized before it can be accepted.
- How do I get my Zoning Board of Adjustment application notarized online?
- Download the form, fill it out, then book a session with a commissioned online notary to sign it live by video before submitting it to the city.
- Can an out-of-state notary notarize this Arlington form?
- Texas law recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries from other states; check with the city if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- What if I have an authorized agent filing on my behalf?
- Both the owner and the agent must sign separate notary acknowledgment blocks on page 2 of the application.