Safford, AZ · Graham County
Rezone Request Application and Owner Waiver
The City of Safford rezone request application records a proposed map amendment and includes an owner waiver for applicants seeking a land-use action affecting identified property.
- 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 three-page application to request a rezone or map amendment from the City of Safford Planning & Community Development department. It collects project, parcel, applicant, owner, and professional contact details, and includes an agreement in which property owners waive claims for diminution in value related to the requested land-use action. The form lists a $150 fee and requires the waiver’s signature page with the application.
Who needs it
Applicants requesting a Safford rezone or map amendment need this form, with the affected property owners completing the attached waiver.
Why it needs a notary
The waiver signature page has a jurat; each property owner signing the waiver must subscribe and swear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the City of Safford Rezone Request Application and review its application and owner waiver pages.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Enter project, parcel, applicant, and property owner details; attach a legal description if necessary.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary session for the property owners who must sign the waiver.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet a commissioned online notary over live audio-video and subscribe and swear to the waiver.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the application and signed waiver to the City of Safford Planning & Community Development department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Safford. 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 get the rezone waiver notarized online?
- Complete the application and waiver, then book a Rush Notary session. A commissioned online notary meets with signers over live audio-video, where property owners sign and swear to the waiver.
- Do I need to notarize the entire rezone application?
- The form’s notary block appears on the waiver signature page, not the application fields. Property owners signing the waiver must subscribe and swear before the notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this Safford form?
- Arizona has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since July 2020 under A.R.S. §41-371 et seq., and recognizes notarial acts by notaries of other states under A.R.S. §33-501. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I bring to my notary session?
- Have the completed form available and be ready to sign the waiver in front of the notary. The application requests project and parcel details, owner information, and a legal description if necessary.