Cartersville, GA · Bartow County
Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Application
This application lets an applicant request changes to the City of Cartersville zoning ordinance and submit the proposed text, reasons, required signatures, filing fee, and public-notice information.
- 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 application to request an amendment to the text of the City of Cartersville zoning ordinance. The applicant completes the existing-text, proposed-text, and reasons sections, signs the application, and submits it with the required $400 non-refundable filing fee to the Planning & Development Department. The form also describes public-notification steps and an optional $50 fee for staff to manage that process.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a change to the text of the City of Cartersville zoning ordinance must complete and submit this application with the required signatures and filing fee.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a signature block with “Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of” and a notary public commission-expiration line; the applicant signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get the City of Cartersville Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the existing text, proposed text, reasons for the request, and applicant information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the applicant signature in the form’s notary block.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application in front of a commissioned online notary during your video session.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required filing fee to Cartersville Planning & Development.
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 apply for a zoning text amendment in Cartersville?
- Complete the application’s existing-text, proposed-text, and reasons sections, obtain the required signature, and submit it with the $400 filing fee to the Planning & Development Department.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- The application includes an applicant signature block with a notary public and commission-expiration line. Sign the application before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. A commissioned online notary may notarize the signature; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What public-notice fees and steps does the form list?
- The form lists a $400 non-refundable application fee and an optional $50 non-refundable fee for staff to manage public notification. Applicants managing notice themselves must provide proof of newspaper advertising before the Planning Commission meeting.
Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Application in other Georgia cities
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