Steamboat Springs, CO · Routt County

Surrounding Property Owner Notification Affidavit

This affidavit lets a planning application applicant or representative swear that required notice was mailed to surrounding property owners before a public hearing or final decision.

Simple form~10 min to notarize
  • 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

For planning applications requiring public notice, the applicant or representative uses this affidavit to confirm that notices were sent to surrounding property owners identified within 300 feet of the application property. The form states that mailing must occur at least 14 days before the public hearing or final decision, and the affidavit must reach the Director no later than 8 days beforehand. It also asks the affiant to confirm the notice requirements in Community Development Code Section 703.

Who needs it

An applicant or the applicant’s representative must complete this affidavit when a planning application requires notice to surrounding property owners before a public hearing or final decision.

Why it needs a notary

The form includes a Colorado jurat stating that the affiant subscribed and swore before the notary; the applicant or representative signs as the affiant.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Affidavit

    Get the Surrounding Property Owner Notification Affidavit for your planning application.

  2. 2

    Fill In The Form

    Enter the affiant’s name, project number, notice date, and the requested hearing or final decision information.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the affidavit.

  4. 4

    Sign On Video

    Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notarization session.

  5. 5

    Submit It To The Director

    Submit the completed affidavit by the form’s deadline, no later than 8 days before the hearing or final decision.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Steamboat Springs. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 complete this notification affidavit?
Enter the affiant’s name and project number, mark the applicable hearing or final decision notice, and provide the mailing date. Sign the affidavit before a notary.
Do I need to mail notice at least 14 days before the hearing?
Yes. The form says mailing must be completed at least 14 days before the public hearing or final decision, and the affidavit must be submitted to the Director no later than 8 days beforehand.
Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
Colorado law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept this notarized affidavit.
What area of properties does the affidavit cover?
The form identifies surrounding properties as parcels with any part of their perimeter within 300 feet of the perimeter of the property that is the subject of the application.

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