Apache Junction, AZ · Pinal County
Rezoning Protest Petition
Property owners in a proposed rezoning area use this petition to state their opposition, give reasons, and provide their names, signatures, and addresses.
What this form is
This petition lets property owners protest a proposed rezoning and explain their reasons. It asks for the rezoning case, the current and proposed zoning districts, the property location, and the protesting owners’ names, signatures, and addresses. It also describes who must sign in certain ownership arrangements and explains that the petition must be filed with the municipal clerk before the governing body’s vote.
Who needs it
Property owners within the defined zoning area who oppose a proposed amendment or change may use this petition to record their protest.
How to submit it
File the signed petition in the office of the clerk of the municipality no later than noon one business day before the governing body votes, or by an earlier time and date it establishes.
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; it provides signature lines, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Rezoning Protest Petition to record opposition to a proposed rezoning.
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Complete The Petition
Enter the case, zoning districts, property location, reasons for protest, and each owner’s printed name, signature, and address.
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Gather Required Signatures
Have the appropriate owners sign; the petition explains signature requirements for joint tenants, contract buyers, and partnerships.
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File With The Clerk
File the petition in the office of the municipal clerk by the deadline stated on the petition.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Rezoning Protest Petition do?
- It records property owners’ opposition to a proposed rezoning, identifies the case and property, and provides space for protest reasons and owners’ signatures and addresses.
- Who signs the rezoning protest petition?
- Property owners in the defined zoning area sign. The petition says both spouses must sign for joint tenants, buyers and sellers for contract purchases, and all general partners for partnerships.
- Do I need a notary for the Rezoning Protest Petition?
- No. The petition is signed without a notary; it has signature lines and mentions no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Rezoning Protest Petition?
- File it in the office of the municipal clerk no later than noon one business day before the governing body votes, or by an earlier time and date established by the governing body.
Need something notarized?
This Rezoning Protest Petition doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Apache Junction form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.