Little Rock, AR · Pulaski County
River Market Design Review Application
This application requests River Market Design Review Committee review of proposed signs, awnings, or other improvements, and is filed by the property owner or an authorized applicant.
- 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 review of signs, awnings, or other improvements in the River Market Design Overlay District. Applicants must provide a cover letter and three copies of plans showing the proposed improvements; a survey may also be required. A tenant or agent applying for an owner must include a separate Authorization of Representation Statement for each owner, which contains a notary block.
Who needs it
A property owner, tenant, or authorized agent proposing signs, awnings, or other improvements in the River Market Design Overlay District needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The Authorization of Representation Statement carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the property owner signs the statement before the notary, and the agent also signs it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the River Market Design Review Committee application and review its instructions and attached authorization statement.
- 2
Complete The Form And Plans
Enter the property and applicant details, describe the proposed improvements, prepare the cover letter, and provide three copies of the required plans.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If applying as a tenant or agent, arrange notarization of the property owner’s signature on a separate Authorization of Representation Statement.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The property owner signs the authorization statement before the notary, who completes its subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, cover letter, plans, and any required owner authorization to Little Rock’s Department of Planning and Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Little Rock. 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 apply for River Market Design Review Committee review?
- Complete the application, provide a cover letter, and submit three copies of plans with the required improvement details. If you apply as a tenant or agent, include a separate authorization statement for each owner.
- Do I need to notarize the design review application?
- The application itself has no notary block. The separate Authorization of Representation Statement includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the property owner’s signature.
- Can I sign the owner authorization with an online notary?
- Arkansas authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries. Ask the city whether it will accept a remotely notarized jurat for this submission; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What plans must I submit with the application?
- Submit three copies showing scaled dimensions and locations of the improvements, graphic elevations, adjacent street names, and the property address. The instructions say a survey may be required in some cases.