Fort Oglethorpe, GA · Catoosa County

Application for Zoning Amendment

This four-page application requests a zoning amendment and is filed by an applicant seeking a change to a property’s zoning in Fort Oglethorpe.

Detailed form~25 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

The application collects applicant and property details, current and requested zoning, and the reason for the proposed change. The city asks applicants to file by the 5th of the month for consideration at the following month’s Planning Advisory Board meeting, with a $400 fee and the listed supporting materials. The packet also includes owner authorization and campaign-contribution disclosure forms, which require notarization when completed.

Who needs it

Applicants requesting a zoning change in Fort Oglethorpe should file this application with the required fee, supporting materials, and completed owner authorization and disclosure forms.

Why it needs a notary

The Property Owner Authorization has a Notary Public Certification, and the campaign-contribution disclosure is sworn to and subscribed before a notary; the property owner and applicant sign as directed.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Get the zoning amendment application packet and review its checklist and instructions.

  2. 2

    Fill In The Forms

    Complete the applicant, property, owner authorization, and campaign-contribution sections as applicable.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the sections that require notarization.

  4. 4

    Sign On Video

    Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the applicable documents during the online session.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed packet, supporting materials, and $400 fee to the City of Fort Oglethorpe by the filing deadline.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Fort Oglethorpe. 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 the zoning amendment application?
Complete the applicant and location information, gather the listed supporting materials and $400 fee, and submit the packet to the City of Fort Oglethorpe by the stated deadline.
Do I need to notarize this application?
The packet says the Property Owner Authorization and campaign-contribution disclosure must be completed, signed, and duly notarized. Each property owner and applicant must complete the disclosure as instructed.
Can I use a commissioned online notary?
Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; O.C.G.A. §44-2-21 recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. Ask the city whether it will accept your notarized forms; confirm with the city if unsure.
When should I file the application?
File by the 5th of the month to be considered for the Planning Advisory Board meeting the following month. The application states that the Board recommends a decision and the City Council makes the final decision.

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