Riverside, AL · St. Clair County
Rezoning Application and Owner Affidavit
This application requests a change to a property's zoning district and includes an owner affidavit; property owners or authorized agents submit it with required supporting materials to the City of Riverside.
- 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 form to request a zoning district change and provide property, ownership, proposed-use, and applicant information. The City requires a completed application and supporting documentation, including a legal description, vicinity map, site plan, utility information, and applicable fees; all required documents must arrive at least 30 days before the scheduled Planning Commission meeting.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents seeking a zoning change for property in Riverside must submit this application and the required supporting documents.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Download the rezoning application and review its property, documentation, and owner affidavit sections.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property and applicant information, requested zoning change, proposed use, and names of all owners or option holders.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the owner affidavit before signing.
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Submit to the City
Gather the required supporting documents and fees, then submit the completed application package to the city at least 30 days before the scheduled meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Riverside. 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 rezoning application?
- Complete the form, gather the required documents and fees, and submit the application package to the city by email at [email protected]. Required materials are due at least 30 days before the scheduled Planning Commission meeting.
- Do I need to sign the owner affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an owner affidavit with a hand-and-seal jurat. The owner signs the affidavit before a commissioned online notary.
- Can I notarize the affidavit online?
- Alabama recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the state when it complies with the law where it was taken and bears the officer's official seal. Confirm the city will accept your notarized form.
- What documents accompany the application?
- The form lists a legal description, vicinity map, site plan, utility availability information, stormwater drainage and traffic-control information, and application fees. It also calls for public-hearing notices and stamped envelopes with adjacent owners' names and addresses.
- When is the application due?
- The form says all required documents must be received at least 30 days before the scheduled Planning Commission meeting. Confirm the meeting date and submission details with the city if unsure.