Form Updated 07/2020
Development Services 1601 S. State St P.O. Box 1299 Decatur, TX 76234 www.decaturtx.org
B o a r d o f A d j u s t m e n t A p p l i c a t i o n C h e c k l i s t
General Requirements:
Universal application form and the appropriate fees.
Letter of explanation/justification.
Site plan (if applicable) for the property. These copies should be individually folded with drawing side out.
Location map clearly indicating the site in relation to adjacent streets, distance to nearest intersection and
other landmarks.
Proof of ownership (recorded property deed or current year tax statements).
Documentation on any and all liens and lien holders of property.
Electronic .pdf or an email containing the required documents in Adobe PDF format only.
I have reviewed the checklist and all submittals for completeness and accuracy. If application
submittal is determined to be incomplete, additional fees may be assessed.
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Signature Date
Content of the Letter of explanation/justification for a Zoning Variance:
I understand that I am applying for a variance from the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Decatur and that this
variance can only be granted if I prove hardship by meeting four of the conditions below. I also understand that
financial or self-induced hardship cannot be considered for granting a variance. Below I explain exactly how I
meet these four conditions.
1. The requested variance does not violate the intent and spirit of the ordinance:
2. Special conditions of restricted area, shape, topography or physical features exist that are peculiar to the
subject parcel of land and are not applicable to the other parcels of land in the same zoning district:
3. The hardship is in no way the result of the applicant’s action:
4. The interpretation of the provisions in this ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly
enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district that comply with the same provisions: