Rev. 3/19/2019
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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
REQUIRED ITEMS
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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 PlanProvide one copy of a dimensioned, orientated and scaled site plan on 8 ½x 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.
Rev. 3/19/2019
Minor, Administrative, and Administrative Minor Variances (No Public Hearing is required)
Please check the correct box for the variance you are requesting.
1) Administrative Variance: 1. A provision contained in the Development Regulations, as
applied to a specific situation, is not in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare.
2. Request for the alteration of the 10 foot improvement setback required along all buffers. 3.
Request up to a 10% reduction in the number of required parking spaces
2) Administrative Minor Variance. Relief of 1 foot or less from the required building setback.
3) Minor Variance: Relief from the minimum yard requirements not to exceed 10% of the
required setback (e.g. 35-foot front yard = 3.5 foot variance).
Description of Variance Request
Please provide details of the requested variance.
Legal Description of Property
Address: ___________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ____________
Parcel ID#: Unit/Phase: _ ______
Land Lot(s): ____________________ District: _____________________
Subdivision Name: ________________________________
Lots: ___________________________________________
Legal Road Frontage: _________________________________________
Applicant/Agent Information
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applicant: Phone:
Address:
Email: _______________________________________________________________________________
Signature: __
Rev. 3/19/2019
ATTORNEY/AGENT INFORMATION: Check One: Attorney Agent
Attorney/Agent: Phone:
Address:
Email: _______________________________________________________________________________
Signature: __
OWNER INFORMATION:
Property Owner: Phone:
Address:
Email: _______________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________
Petitioner states under oath that: (1) he/she is the executor or Attorney-in-fact under a Power-of-Attorney for the
owner (attach a copy of the Power-of-Attorney letter and type name above as “Owner”); (2) he/she has an option
to purchase said property (attach a copy of the contract and type name of owner above as “Owner”); or (3)
he/she has an estate for years which permits the petitioner to apply (attach a copy of lease and type name of
owner above as “Owner”).
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ____________Day of ________________________20______
NOTARY PUBLIC:
Signature:
Email:
Phone Number: ___________