Cartersville, GA · Bartow County
Special Use Application
Cartersville property owners or their representatives use this application to request City review of a special use, submit project details and supporting documents, and schedule public hearings.
- 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 asks the City of Cartersville to consider a use that is not permitted by right in the property’s zoning district. Applicants provide property and project information, explain how the use meets listed criteria, and include supporting materials such as a boundary survey, campaign disclosure, and special-use justification. File the completed application and required fee by the city’s deadline; the packet also outlines public notice, mailing, and hearing requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking City of Cartersville approval for a special use must complete the application and provide the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The application has notary blocks for the titleholder and applicant or representative; each person signing in a designated block signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Cartersville Special Use Application and review its filing instructions and deadlines.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property and project details, prepare the justification, and gather the requested supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online appointment for each signer whose signature appears in a notary block.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the designated application sections during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application, attachments, and filing fee to the Planning & Development Department by the filing deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cartersville. 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 the Cartersville special use application?
- Submit the completed application, required supporting documents, and $400 filing fee to the City of Cartersville Planning & Development Department by the established filing deadline.
- Do I need to notarize the special use application?
- The application provides notary blocks for the titleholder and applicant or representative, and instructs applicants to attach additional notarized signatures as needed.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the city request?
- The instructions call for a boundary survey or plat, special-use justification, campaign disclosure report, project information, and other materials addressing utilities, development standards, and access.
Special Use Application in other Georgia cities
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