Arab, AL · Marshall County
Conditional Use Application
This application requests permission for a conditional use of property and is filed by the property owner or their representative with the City of Arab Planning 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 ask the City of Arab to consider a proposed property use that may have impacts different from permitted uses. The applicant provides contact and property details, current zoning, the reason for the request, and supporting materials, including a deed, pictures, and a site plan when building. The application and fee must arrive by the third Tuesday of the month before the hearing month. The Planning Commission holds a public hearing and makes a recommendation to the City Council.
Who needs it
A property owner or representative seeking approval for a conditional use in Arab should submit this application and the required supporting materials to the Planning Department.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment certificate; the property owner or representative whose name is signed on the application must acknowledge signing voluntarily before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Conditional Use Application from the City of Arab.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter applicant and property details, current zoning, and the reason for the request; gather the listed supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment certificate.
- 4
Sign on Video
Acknowledge your signature before the notary during the online video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application, fee, and supporting documents to the Planning Department by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Arab. 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 conditional use application?
- Complete the application, include the fee and supporting documents, and submit them to the Planning Department by the stated deadline. Call the department with questions.
- Do I need to bring supporting documents?
- The form asks applicants to provide a copy of the property deed and a written reason for the request. It also requests pictures and a site plan if building on the property.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Alabama gives an out-of-state acknowledgment the same effect as one taken in Alabama when it complies with the law where it was taken and bears the officer’s official seal. A commissioned online notary may be an option.
- When is the application due?
- The form says the application and fee must be received by the third Tuesday of the month before the month in which the case will be heard. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Conditional Use Application in other Alabama cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.