Cordova, AL · Walker County
Zoning or Rezoning Application
This application lets property owners or their agents request zoning or rezoning action from the Cordova Planning Commission and submit the required property details, supporting maps, fees, and owner declaration.
- 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 preliminary or final plat approval, rezoning, or another listed action for property in Cordova. The application asks for owner and agent contact details, a property description, the requested zoning change and intended use, and supporting plats or maps with a legal description. Submit the completed application and applicable fees to the City Clerk by the stated deadline before the scheduled meeting; the property owner must sign the declaration and appear or send a representative to the hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking zoning or rezoning action, plat approval, or another listed Planning Commission action should complete this application, personally or through an agent.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notarized property-owner signature block with a notarial seal and commission-expiration line; the property owner signs the declaration before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Zoning or Rezoning Application and review its instructions and submission deadlines.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter owner and agent details, property information, requested action, and intended use; attach required plats or maps and include applicable fees.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the property owner’s declaration before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs before a commissioned online notary, who completes the notarial block and seal.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and supporting materials to the City Clerk within the applicable deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cordova. 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 zoning or rezoning application in Cordova?
- Complete the application, attach the required plats or maps with a legal description, and include applicable fees. Submit everything to the City Clerk by the deadline stated on the form.
- Do I need to have the property-owner signature notarized?
- Yes. The form includes a notarized property-owner signature block. The owner signs the declaration before a commissioned online notary, who completes the notarial section and seal.
- Can I notarize this application online?
- A commissioned online notary may notarize the owner’s signature using two-way audio-video communication. An acknowledgment taken outside Alabama can have the same effect when it follows the law where it is taken and bears the officer’s official seal.
- When must I file the application?
- For zoning or rezoning requests, submit materials to the City Clerk no later than 30 working days before the scheduled meeting. For other listed matters, the form states a 15-day deadline. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.