Benton, AR · Saline County
Conditional Use Application
This application requests a conditional use permit and is filed by a property owner or authorized agent with Benton Community Development for Planning Commission review.
- 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 five-page packet to request permission for a proposed conditional use on a Benton property. The applicant provides property and proposed-use information, a vicinity map, and site-plan materials; the packet also lists filing steps, notice requirements, and the review process. The city requires the application and listed materials to be submitted to Community Development within seven days before the scheduled Planning Commission meeting.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a conditional use permit in Benton must complete and submit this application with the required maps, plans, and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Subscribed and certified to me” certificate after the applicant’s certification; the applicant signs before the notary, who completes that certificate.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get the Conditional Use Application packet from the City of Benton.
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Complete The Form
Enter the applicant, property, zoning, and proposed-use information and prepare the required maps and site-plan materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s signature and the “Subscribed and certified to me” certificate.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary remotely and sign as directed so the notary can complete the certificate.
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Submit To The City
File the application and required materials with Benton Community Development within seven days before the scheduled Planning Commission meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Benton. 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 Benton’s Conditional Use Application?
- Complete the application, attach the required vicinity map and site-plan information, and submit the materials to Community Development within seven days before the scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The packet also lists a $60 fee and additional notice and copy requirements.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- The applicant’s certification is followed by a “Subscribed and certified to me” block. The applicant signs before a notary, who completes the certificate. Confirm the city’s requirements if you are unsure whether remote notarization is accepted.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Arkansas authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Ark. Code §21-14-309. The Uniform Acknowledgment Act, Ark. Code §16-47-203, recognizes acknowledgments taken by a notary or other authorized officer of another state. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What materials does the application packet require?
- The packet calls for a vicinity map, site-plan materials, and other information described in its specifications. It also lists ten copies of the vicinity map and site plan, a $60 fee, and hearing-notice steps.