Auburn, GA · Barrow County
Special Use Permit Application
This six-page application requests a special use permit and is filed by a property owner or authorized applicant seeking approval for a proposed use of property in Auburn.
- 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
The application collects property, ownership, and proposed-use details, asks applicants to address zoning standards, and includes owner or agent certifications and conflict-of-interest disclosures. Auburn requires the application, supporting documents, and fee for a special use permit request; the form lists required site plans, a letter of intent, and certification and disclosure forms. Complete applications must meet the city’s stated deadline before the scheduled Planning Commission public hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a special use permit in Auburn must complete the application and provide the required certifications and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant certification and applicable owner or agent certifications use “appeared before me personally” acknowledgment blocks; the relevant signer signs before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the six-page Special Use Permit Application from the City of Auburn.
- 2
Fill In The Applicable Sections
Complete property and proposed-use details, respond to the zoning standards, and prepare required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment blocks that apply to your filing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the relevant applicant, owner, or agent sections during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, notarized certifications, fee, site plans, and other required documents to Auburn’s Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Auburn. 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
- Which parts of the application need notarization?
- The form has acknowledgment blocks for the applicant certification and for the owner and agent certifications, as applicable. Its conflict-of-interest disclosure also provides notary blocks for the applicant and owner.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with this application?
- Yes. The form lists a fee, site plans or survey copies, a letter of intent, and owner or agent certification and disclosure forms as required submittals. Follow the application instructions for copies and delivery.
- How do I get the application notarized online?
- Complete the application sections that apply, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable acknowledgment sections during the video session and include the notarized form with your city submission.
- Can I use an online notarization for this Auburn application?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). Confirm the city will accept your notarized form; confirm with the city if unsure.
Special Use Permit Application in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.