Cochran, GA · Bleckley County
Petition For Rezoning
This petition requests a zoning change for property in Cochran and is filed with the City by the property owner or an applicant with evidence of the owner’s power of attorney.
- 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 form to ask the City of Cochran to change a property’s zoning district. The application requests property and applicant details, a legal description, a survey plat or applicable site plan, and information about the current and proposed uses. Applicants must include the $130 fee and attend the required Planning Commission and City Council hearings. A separate campaign contributions and gifts disclosure is also included.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a zoning change in Cochran, or representatives with evidence of power of attorney, must submit the petition and have every deed-listed owner sign.
Why it needs a notary
The petition and disclosure each include a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signing each applicable statement must swear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Download the City of Cochran Petition for Rezoning and its campaign contributions and gifts disclosure.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide applicant and property details, attach the legal description and survey plat or applicable site plan, and complete the disclosure if applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant’s sworn statements.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the applicable statements before the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Include the $130 fee and submit the completed application and attachments to Cochran City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cochran. 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 Cochran rezoning petition?
- Complete the petition, attach the required legal description and survey plat or applicable site plan, include the $130 fee, and submit it to Cochran City Hall at the address shown on the form.
- Do I need to attach a legal description and survey plat?
- Yes. The form requires a copy of the legal description and asks for a survey plat and/or applicable site plan. It says an available recorded deed copy may serve as the legal description.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- 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. The form calls for sworn statements, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who must sign and appear at the hearings?
- All property owners listed on the deed must sign the application. The form also says applicants and owners must attend rezoning hearings before both the Cochran Planning Commission and City Council.