Rev. 3/19/2019
www.JohnsCreekGA.gov
678-512-3200 ~ (fax) 678-512-3303
11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30097
VARIANCE APPLICATION (ADMINISTRATIVE)
MINOR/ADMINISTRATIVE/ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR VARIANCES
Instructions
A properly completed application and fees are due at the time of submittal. An incomplete application will
not be accepted.
Application Materials
Variance Application—Provide one original and one copy (2 total) of original and notarized
signatures of the property owner(s) and applicant(s), or a notarized statement from the property
owner authorizing submittal of the variance by the applicant on their behalf.
Variance Fee—Residential Request = $250 plus $50 for each additional variance request
Commercial Request = $350 plus $100 for each additional variance request
Site Plan—Provide one copy of a dimensioned, orientated and scaled site plan on 8 ½ ” x 11” or
11” x 17” showing the subject property, street frontage(s), proposed addition or extent of
encroachment, all applicable setback measurements, all neighboring parcels and homes.
Survey with Topography & Trees—May be waived by the Community Development Department
if the request does not concern the removal of trees or the topography of the site. If this
requirement is not waived, the applicant shall provide one copy.
Legal Description-- The legal description must be a metes and bounds description of the
property that establishes a point of beginning and gives directions (bounds) and distances
(metes) of property lines. If the property consists of more than one parcel, all parcels must
be combined into one legal description.
Letter of Appeal—Provide one copy of the letter of appeal. The letter should state the hardship,
background and justification for the variance request and any additional information to support the
request. The hardship should address the property’s limitations preventing compliance with the
zoning standards or how the request meets the intent of the zoning ordinance. Refer to Article
22, Section of the City of Johns Creek Zoning Ordinance for additional information. Detail must
spread to one of the three variances
Public Notification
Public notification shall be the responsibility of the City of Johns Creek. All adjacent and contiguous property owners will
be notified. Those that receive public notification will have thirty (30) days, from the date of the mailing, to respond to the
request before it is reviewed by the Community Development Director.