Athens, AL · Limestone County
PUD Amendment Application
This application requests a major, limited, or minor amendment to a planned unit development master plan and is filed by the applicant with the City of Athens Engineering Services & Community Development Department.
- 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
Use this application to describe a proposed amendment to a planned unit development, including the project, parcel numbers, existing and proposed uses, acreage, and service providers. The city requires the application to be complete for consideration. The zoning official determines whether the amendment is major, limited, or minor; the form explains which city body reviews each type and lists a $1,000 fee for a major amendment.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a major, limited, or minor amendment to an approved planned unit development master plan in Athens should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the signature block sworn to and subscribed before a notary; the form includes a notary public seal and commission expiration line.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the PUD Amendment Application from the City of Athens.
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Complete the Form
Enter the project, parcel, amendment, use, acreage, provider, and applicant information; provide all information required for consideration.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant block during the remote session and complete the notarial oath and certificate.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application to the City of Athens Engineering Services & Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Athens. 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 submit a PUD amendment application?
- Complete the application information, sign the sworn applicant signature block before a notary, and submit the completed form to the City of Athens Engineering Services & Community Development Department.
- Do I need to have the applicant signature notarized?
- Yes. The form includes a signature block stating that the applicant’s signature is sworn to and subscribed before a notary, followed by a notary public seal and commission expiration line.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- A commissioned online notary may notarize remotely when authorized under the law where the notary is located. Ask the city about its submission requirements; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Who decides whether an amendment is major, limited, or minor?
- The form says the zoning official classifies the proposed amendment. It also describes review by the Planning Commission and, for major amendments, the City Council.